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Benefits Specialist

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship
Millennium logo

at Millennium

Hedge Funds

Posted 15 days ago

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**Benefits Specialist:** Collaborate with HR to drive US benefit, leave, and wellness programs. Role involves design, implementation, management, and ongoing admin support. Key tasks include open enrollment, benefits escalations, Workday HRIS management, leave administration, vendor relations, and wellness programming. Requires minimum 4 years' experience in benefits administration, proficiency in HRIS platforms (Workday preferred), vendor management skills, strong project management, and attention to detail.

Compensation
$70,000 – $160,000 USD

Currency: $ (USD)

City
Not specified
Country
United States

Full Job Description

Benefits Specialist

About Millennium
Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millenniums mission is to deliver results for our investors.

Our people are empowered with both independence and support: the autonomy to pursue ideas with conviction and the backing of a global network committed to collaboration, disciplined risk management and continuous learning. With opportunities to deepen expertise and accelerate development, talent at Millennium is equipped to adapt, evolve and build lasting impact over time. Discover how transformative growth accelerates impact.

Meet the Team
The Human Resources Department at Millennium covers the full spectrum of HR disciplines. Through hightouch, impactful solutions, the team helps optimize organizational performance and provides a working environment and culture that attracts, engages, and retains exceptional talent. The Benefits and Wellness team supports employees through the administration, delivery, and continuous improvement of benefit, leave, and wellness programs.

What You'll Do
Support the design, implementation, and administration of US benefit programs, including health insurance, 401(k), leave policies, and life and disability insurance
Coordinate the annual open enrollment process from planning through execution
Serve as a key point of contact for benefits escalations, resolving employee questions by interpreting benefit policies and procedures
Process and correct benefit enrollments in Workday, including new-hire elections, qualifying life events, dependent changes, and coverage corrections
Support US leave, accommodation, and return-to-work administration as an initial point of contact
Deliver regular benefits orientation sessions and support benefits reporting, special projects, and wellness planning
Manage vendor onboarding and ongoing vendor relationships, partnering across Legal, Vendor Management, Compliance, Communications, brokers, and consultants to support effective service delivery
Support wellness programming, including onsite wellness events, annual calendars, employee communications, partnerships, and benefits and wellness resources

What You Bring
Minimum of 4 years of progressive benefits, wellness, and leave administration experience
Working knowledge of applicable federal and state requirements, including the Affordable Care Act, COBRA, HIPAA, OSHA, and GINA
Experience using HRIS platforms; Workday experience is a plus
Strong vendor management skills and the ability to address service issues effectively
Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, collaborative environment
Strong organization, process management, and governance skills, with close attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Salary Range
Millennium offers a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits. The estimated base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $160,000, which is specific to New York and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individuals experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.

Benefits Specialist

Compensation

$70,000 – $160,000 USD

City: Not specified

Country: United States

Millennium logo
Hedge Funds

15 days ago

No clicks

at Millennium

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

**Benefits Specialist:** Collaborate with HR to drive US benefit, leave, and wellness programs. Role involves design, implementation, management, and ongoing admin support. Key tasks include open enrollment, benefits escalations, Workday HRIS management, leave administration, vendor relations, and wellness programming. Requires minimum 4 years' experience in benefits administration, proficiency in HRIS platforms (Workday preferred), vendor management skills, strong project management, and attention to detail.

Full Job Description

Benefits Specialist

About Millennium
Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millenniums mission is to deliver results for our investors.

Our people are empowered with both independence and support: the autonomy to pursue ideas with conviction and the backing of a global network committed to collaboration, disciplined risk management and continuous learning. With opportunities to deepen expertise and accelerate development, talent at Millennium is equipped to adapt, evolve and build lasting impact over time. Discover how transformative growth accelerates impact.

Meet the Team
The Human Resources Department at Millennium covers the full spectrum of HR disciplines. Through hightouch, impactful solutions, the team helps optimize organizational performance and provides a working environment and culture that attracts, engages, and retains exceptional talent. The Benefits and Wellness team supports employees through the administration, delivery, and continuous improvement of benefit, leave, and wellness programs.

What You'll Do
Support the design, implementation, and administration of US benefit programs, including health insurance, 401(k), leave policies, and life and disability insurance
Coordinate the annual open enrollment process from planning through execution
Serve as a key point of contact for benefits escalations, resolving employee questions by interpreting benefit policies and procedures
Process and correct benefit enrollments in Workday, including new-hire elections, qualifying life events, dependent changes, and coverage corrections
Support US leave, accommodation, and return-to-work administration as an initial point of contact
Deliver regular benefits orientation sessions and support benefits reporting, special projects, and wellness planning
Manage vendor onboarding and ongoing vendor relationships, partnering across Legal, Vendor Management, Compliance, Communications, brokers, and consultants to support effective service delivery
Support wellness programming, including onsite wellness events, annual calendars, employee communications, partnerships, and benefits and wellness resources

What You Bring
Minimum of 4 years of progressive benefits, wellness, and leave administration experience
Working knowledge of applicable federal and state requirements, including the Affordable Care Act, COBRA, HIPAA, OSHA, and GINA
Experience using HRIS platforms; Workday experience is a plus
Strong vendor management skills and the ability to address service issues effectively
Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, collaborative environment
Strong organization, process management, and governance skills, with close attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Salary Range
Millennium offers a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits. The estimated base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $160,000, which is specific to New York and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individuals experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.