Assistant Vice President, Benefits

Income Research + Management•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Human Capital Management Team, this role is responsible for overseeing benefits administration and total rewards across the Firm. Success in this position requires excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with employees and effectively collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to managing multiple high-priority tasks, and the ability to communicate benefits information clearly and effectively to key stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
7+ years of experience in benefits roles with practical experience administering or managing benefit programs
Experience with ADP and Employee Navigator strongly preferred
Expert and comprehensive knowledge of benefits program concepts, principles and technologies, and related laws and regulation
Ability to deal with sensitive and complex information/situations with professionalism, and tact
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines with strong prioritization, planning and organizational skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the regulations that impact benefits, and experience with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, etc.
Excellent verbal, written, project management, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Experience managing relationships with employee benefit brokers, carriers, and vendors
Innate desire to enhance employee experience, operates with a client service mindset

Nice To Haves

Advanced Excel skills preferred

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee IR+M’s benefit programs, including but not limited to medical, dental, group life and disability, commuter, and retirement plans, and leaves of absence
Own administration of all employee benefits programs, including process, documentation, coverage, negotiations and renewals where necessary
Manage relationships with benefit providers, brokers, and vendors and ensure quality service delivery for employee experience
Develop and monitor metrics for measuring ongoing performance and effectiveness of benefits offerings and initiatives
Analyze market trends and benchmark data to ensure competitiveness and cost-effectiveness of IR+M benefits
Partner with external benefits vendors to develop and implement innovative ways to engage employees in their overall well-being
Partner with internal stakeholders to provide timely data analysis, reporting, strategy, communication, and forecasting
Administer employee benefits training, ensure compliance with local laws and communicate IR+M’s policies and procedures to employees
Monitor and audit file integrations and error reports, resolving any errors or issues
Serve as primary point of contact for employees for benefits-related inquiries
Ensure that all benefits materials (e.g., handbooks, policies) are consistently updated on internal platforms
Support ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests from stakeholders and additional HCM special projects and initiatives as needed

Benefits

Hybrid work environment allowing individuals to build strong bonds with colleagues in the office mixed with remote work capability
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with a safe harbor contribution (3%), a company discretionary contribution (12%), and a broad investment lineup
Tuition reimbursement up to $15K year
$5,000 Referral bonus for employees who refer new hires
Business-casual dress environment
Generous paid time off– including 20 days of vacation, 2 wellness days, unlimited sick time plus eight paid company holidays and 2 floating days each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 2 days per calendar year
Leave of absence programs – including paid parental and family leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Fitness, health, and composting reimbursements