Our client, a global asset management firm, is looking for a Benefits Manager (Assistant VP of Benefits) to join their organization.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the strategy and execution of U.S. benefits at the Company, ensuring competitive and comprehensive benefits packages that meet regulations, fit employee needs and align with the organization's objectives and values.

• Oversee the U.S. benefits strategy by designing and administering healthcare, wellness, and retirement offerings that attract, engage and retain our employees.
• Stay up-to-date and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements
• Manage relationships with benefit vendors (i.e. brokers, insurance carriers, record-keepers), trustees and other administrative service providers. Lead contract negotiations to ensure the benefits strategy aligns with overall company-wide strategic goals.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communication and onboarding strategy for all benefit and wellness programs. Create and/or maintain benefit policies, procedures, and program material and ensure information is up-to-date.
• Own the U.S. benefits budget. Monitor and operate within the parameters of the approved US health and welfare budget with respect to daily operations, seeking approval for escalated expense and initiatives.
• Lead and support the Benefits team member in daily operations including enrollments, delivery of benefits materials and orientation, ongoing audits and troubleshooting
• Serve as escalation point in responding to daily benefits questions and claims issues
• Collaborate with the Workday Technical team to ensure effective and efficient integrations U.S. health and welfare vendors
• Oversee the wellness program plan design and initiatives
• Oversee the annual 401(k) audit, non-discrimination testing, and completion of all applicable tax filings
• Support firmwide Diversity & Inclusion efforts by ensuring equitable offerings and partnering closely with Head of D&I on annual reporting
• Analyze processes to ensure efficiency; make suggestions for improvements
• Collaborate with EMEA and APAC benefits teams to support a global strategy

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years’ experience in Human Resources, with 4 experience in Benefits
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office application including Word, Excel, and Outlook;
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;
• Proven ability to manage tasks with competing priorities and deadlines, independently determining order of priority and self-initiating other value-added tasks.
• Must be able to handle highly confidential information and situations with professionalism and tact.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker able to effectively articulate a vision and drive execution.
• High level of conceptual understanding; able to connect the dots and determine impact
• High attention to detail and analytical in nature; able to identify trends or discrepancies and hypothesize root cause
• Possess a willingness to help with outstanding customer service skills;
• Self-starter with a proven ability to take initiative;
• An effective and collaborative leader
• Responsible with a strong work ethic and sense of dedication;
• Works well under pressure and with time constraints;
• Team-oriented with strong integrity and professionalism; and

Education

Bachelor’s degree is required.

Base Salary Range

$130,000 - $150,000