What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advisor, Benefits position at White & Case LLP?
Firm Summary
White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Position Summary
This role will focus on the operations of our health and welfare programs in the US, while providing support for our programs in Mexico and Brazil.
Our People Team
Trusted advisor or career coach, project manager or strategist, recruitment administrator, talent manager, learning advisor, or benefits expert? As part of our global People team, you can expect to utilize and develop your skills while working with a broad cross section of talent.
While traditional HR tasks are an important component of our work, we also apply this practical knowledge to high-level strategic initiatives that deliver on our employer value proposition to best enable and grow our business. We lead and manage significant projects to attract, retain and engage the best people, and we are recognized for our ability to get the job done.
We’re proud of our high-performance work ethic, as well as the central role we play in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture. Through extensive contact with partners and business services leaders, we are trusted to offer advice and implement changes that help our teams perform at the highest level and deliver outstanding client service. Working with us will provide you with a uniquely broad range of experience to draw on throughout your career.
Duties And Accountabilities
You will join the Firm as a member of our Global Benefits team, which sets the strategy and standards for the delivery of benefits to partners and employees throughout the world. In this role, you will support our Managers and Associate Director in all aspects of administration, operations, vendor management, and compliance of the Firm’s US health and welfare programs. You’ll also support administration of our programs in Mexico and Brazil. You will:
Education And Qualifications
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com
Benefits At White & Case
White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
1The above is a general description of the essential duties aspsociated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It’s not just about our global network of offices; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Position Summary
This role will focus on the operations of our health and welfare programs in the US, while providing support for our programs in Mexico and Brazil.
Our People Team
Trusted advisor or career coach, project manager or strategist, recruitment administrator, talent manager, learning advisor, or benefits expert? As part of our global People team, you can expect to utilize and develop your skills while working with a broad cross section of talent.
While traditional HR tasks are an important component of our work, we also apply this practical knowledge to high-level strategic initiatives that deliver on our employer value proposition to best enable and grow our business. We lead and manage significant projects to attract, retain and engage the best people, and we are recognized for our ability to get the job done.
We’re proud of our high-performance work ethic, as well as the central role we play in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture. Through extensive contact with partners and business services leaders, we are trusted to offer advice and implement changes that help our teams perform at the highest level and deliver outstanding client service. Working with us will provide you with a uniquely broad range of experience to draw on throughout your career.
Duties And Accountabilities
You will join the Firm as a member of our Global Benefits team, which sets the strategy and standards for the delivery of benefits to partners and employees throughout the world. In this role, you will support our Managers and Associate Director in all aspects of administration, operations, vendor management, and compliance of the Firm’s US health and welfare programs. You’ll also support administration of our programs in Mexico and Brazil. You will:
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding benefits administration, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, Section 125.
- Support the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, life, FSA, HSA, and disability plans.
- Participate in leading communication efforts related to open enrollment materials, program summaries, general employee education, and onboarding/ offboarding.
- Resolve complex individual participant issues with completeness, accuracy, and a focus on customer service excellence.
- Handle all aspects of enrollment processes, including system testing, compliance oversight with eligibility regulations, and ensuring vendors update terms based on agreed upon plan changes.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and brokers; assist with vendor management and oversight, including timely and accurate billing.
- Support all government filings, including PCORI, 5500 and 1095C filings.
- Evaluate and monitor performance, utilization, and costs of plans to make recommendations for improvements or changes; maintain records, reports, and documents.
Education And Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 4 years relevant benefits experience, including experience with US benefit administration and vendor management of medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, client engagement, and communication skills with ability to interact effectively with all levels of partners and employees.
- Ability to execute on multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced, high service environment.
- Empyrean and Workday experience preferred.
- This is a hybrid in-office/remote role which can be based in our Tampa or New York office.
- This role reports to our Manager, Benefits - Americas, subject to an initial period of dual reporting to the Associate Director.
White & Case is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require an accommodation during the process should contact talent.acquisition@whitecase.com
Benefits At White & Case
White & Case LLP offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs to all eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, and disability coverage, 401(k) retirement savings, vacation time, and leave programs (including parental leave). Exempt roles are also performance bonus eligible.
The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
1The above is a general description of the essential duties aspsociated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.
Salary : $73,600 - $119,600
