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Benefits function is looking for an experienced Benefits and Wellness Specialist to help administer KKR s benefits, including healthcare, retirement, work-life, and wellness policies / programs for the Americas. Reporting to this role will be dedicated to supporting employees in the U.S., Bermuda and Canada. This individual will be responsible for helping to manage the day-to-day benefits operations and wellness programming as part of a matrixed team where individual responsibilities may shift to meet agile demands.
The Benefits and Wellness Specialist will help drive key initiatives to enhance KKR s benefits and wellness programs, achieve greater efficiencies in vendor service delivery and optimize KKR employees understanding and utilization of benefits plans.
Responsibilities
Help manage day-to-day benefits operations including but not limited to the employee life cycle (i.e., onboarding / new hire orientation, transfers, terminations), benefits invoicing / billing, HRIS / Workday and Sharepoint maintenance related to benefits, and respond to daily employee inquiries.Assist with leaves of absence and the disability / accommodations process in compliance with state and federal laws and firm policies.Contribute to the development and delivery of effective marketing strategies, communication materials and policy documents for benefits and wellness programs in the (Americas) region.Enhance the benefits governance framework and drive operational efficiencies.Partner with Finance / Payroll teams to analyze, reconcile, and identify risks and opportunities to drive effective budgeting for both short and long-term benefits needs.Ensure compliance with applicable regulations such as managing the 5500 filing process, 1095 reporting, non-discrimination testing and related compliance deliverables.Skills
Experience working in a dynamic, matrixed, fast-paced, and pressurized environmentMotivated self-starter with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomyCommitment to confidentiality and experience interacting with employees complex private medical and financial matters; HIPAA training to be completed upon hireAt least three years of recent professional experience with U.S. employee benefits and wellness plan development and deliveryProven track record in health / wellness and work-life programs
Experience in retirement plans from an implementation and governance standpointPreferred Qualifications
5+ years of progressive benefits / wellness administration experience for plans in the U.S.Meaningful knowledge of Americas benefits plan design including healthcare, work-life (i.e., family building and support) and retirement plans along with plan administration, associated payroll processes, regulatory requirements and benefits program taxabilityExceptional project management skills with the ability to deliver on tight deadlines with follow through and attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organizationStrong sense of accountability and sound personal judgment, including an understanding of competitor offerings and the general marketplace with the ability to use data to influence key stakeholdersProven ability in vendor / broker / consultant relationship management and establishing effective partnerships with external service providers to ensure quality service, including but not limited to working with HRIS systems such as WorkdaySuccessful record of handling employee benefits inquiries, building efficient operational processes, and demonstrating influence with key internal stakeholdersBachelor s degree in business, finance, Human Capital or related field, or equivalent practical experience