Head of UK&I Pension and Benefits

Alstom – Birmingham, England, United Kingdom Apply by: 20/01/2026 Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in pensions and benefits in a global organisation. You will be responsible for advising on and coordinating Alstom’s benefits strategy across the UK and Ireland, covering pension, medical, social benefits, life and disability coverage, savings plans, stock options, and other non‑cash perks such as company cars. You will also oversee the development and maintenance of UK&I policies related to pensions and employee benefits, ensuring these documents are regularly updated and easily accessible to all employees. The role offers ownership of key responsibilities from the start, a clear pathway for growth, and the potential to progress into a more senior position. If you’re curious about the role, feel free to reach out to Alisha Limbu at alisha.limbu@alstomgroup.com . We are not engaging with agencies for this role. We’ll look to you for: Ensuring UK&I compliance with the Group Pension & Benefits Policy, approving changes, implementations and terminations of benefit plans. Leading the UK&I benefits strategy and supervising all benefit programs, including health and retirement for all Alstom entities. Supporting group initiatives such as Total Reward Statements and International Pooling. Conducting plan design and impact analysis to support improved decision making and proposal development. Contributing to global Wellbeing policy and action plans. Benefits Approve changes, implementations and terminations of benefit plans. Ensure compliance with policies and guidelines taking into account local market practices, cultures, legislations and requirements. Maintain the local-level repository Benefit referencing model. Lead on UK and Ireland group initiatives such as Total Reward Statements and International Pooling. Support in conducting plan design and impact analysis. Contribute to global Wellbeing policy and action plans. Pensions Lead on behalf of the Company and report to the UK&I Senior Leadership Team and the Group Pensions Committee on all funding and investment strategy. Lead on innovative ideas for reducing Net liability and risk in the Group’s accounts. Participate in main local Trust and Committees for pensions. Act as Secretary to local Committees. Validate changes of consultants, actuaries, administrators, insurance companies and investment managers. Collaborate with finance on UK&I and Group accounting for pension costs. Participate in internal audit processes on pension consolidation. Monitor pension plan governance. All About You Post‑graduate qualification with recognised professional body (e.g., Institute and Faculty of Actuaries or the Pensions Management Institute) or equivalent experience. Extensive industry knowledge in employee pensions and benefits. Exposure to an international environment. Proven ability and experience working in a fast‑paced corporate shared service environment. Computer literate, excellent level of Word, PowerPoint, Excel including VBA. Knowledge of benefit programmes/laws/regulations and ability to assess financial implications of rewards programmes. Experience of HR operational aspects (talent availability, salary & benefit, legal/labour compliance, income tax, social context) is highly desirable. Experience as a benefits external consultant would be an asset. Experience with mergers and acquisitions and international expansion is a plus. Background in actuary would be highly beneficial. Things you’ll enjoy Stability, challenges and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines. The role offers car or car allowance. Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues. Contribute to innovative projects. Utilise a dynamic, inclusive, and safety‑focused working environment. Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries. Benefit from investment in your development, through award‑winning learning. Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension). Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle. Equal opportunity statement Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full‑time Job function Human Resources Industries Truck Transportation and Railroad Equipment Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr