# Benefits Analyst, EMEA at OpenTable

> United Kingdom · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aopentable%3A8927364002 (read 2026-11-03).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [OpenTable](https://alderhq.app/companies/opentable)
- Location text: London, United Kingdom; London Office
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: London, United Kingdom; London Office")
- Posted: 2026-11-03 (0 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-03 · last verified: 2026-11-03
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/opentable/jobs/8927364002

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- H-1B filings at this company for similar roles, FY26: 1 ([US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/performance))

## Description (the employer's text)

### EMEA Benefits Analyst

Location: London (Hybrid, in office 2 days per week)

With millions of diners, 70,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team and its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.

### About the job

The Benefits Analyst turns our total rewards strategy into impactful, easy-to-use programs that support employees across their work and life journeys. In this role, you will own the day-to-day administration, continuous improvement, and compliance of our health, retirement, leave, and wellbeing offerings. By bridging strategic planning with hands-on operational excellence, you will ensure seamless plan delivery, accurate system configuration, and clear employee communications. You will also partner closely with cross-functional teams to provide empathetic support and drive innovative, data-backed program enhancements.

### Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end planning and execution for annual renewals, open enrollment, and plan design updates while managing relationships with brokers and insurance carriers to ensure service quality and cost-efficiency.
- Analyze benefit utilization, cost trends, and market benchmarking data to propose innovative program enhancements aligned with our global philosophy.
- Execute and maintain strict regulatory compliance and governance for all benefit plans, including funding compliance, non-discrimination testing, and required annual notices.
- Support policy definition, workflow enhancement, legal notices, and administration for leave of absence programs across EMEA.
- Partner with benefit vendors and maintain accurate, up-to-date records on various benefits platforms, configuring systems and managing benefits data where applicable
- Manage high-tier benefits inquiries via internal ticketing systems and educate cross-functional teams on ongoing plan administration, open enrollment changes, and policy updates.
- Own the tracking and administration of benefits vendor invoices and records, collaborating with Accounts Payable to support accurate processing and timely payment.
### Minimum Qualifications

- 3+ years of progressive EMEA benefits experience, with proven experience leading plan administration, annual renewals, and open enrollment end-to-end.
- Deep knowledge of EMEA benefits compliance and governance protocols.
- Hands-on experience with Human Resources Information Systems, demonstrating proficiency in benefits configuration, open enrollment setups, and integration troubleshooting.
- Proven track record of setting and administering leave of absence policies and holding brokers, providers, and technology vendors accountable to service levels.
- Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to translate complex benefit data into clear executive recommendations and employee-friendly guidance.
### Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting benefits in a fast-paced technology, marketplace, or matrixed global company.
- Knowledge of global statutory and supplemental benefits.
- French and / or German language skills.
- Experience maintaining ticketing systems and internal knowledge bases.
- Relevant industry credentials such as Certified Employee Benefit Specialist, Certified Benefits Professional, or equivalent human resources certifications.
### Reporting and Collaboration

- Reports to Sr. Director, HR Operations
- Collaborates with regional HRBP, HR Ops, Leadership
### Benefits and Perks

- 5 weeks paid vacation
- Private health & dental insurance
- Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
- Focus on mental health and well-being:

---
Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Aopentable%3A8927364002 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's public job board; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.