Benefits Analyst

Apollo • Greenwich, CT

6d • $85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Apollo is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Benefits Analyst to support the administration and continuous improvement of its benefits programs. The role partners with the TR Lead for EMEA and APAC, the Benefits Director, Human Capital colleagues, and external vendors to deliver accurate, compliant, employee-focused benefits in support of Apollo’s High Performance Wellbeing strategy.

The Benefits Analyst supports global health, retirement, wellness, and leave programs; coordinates onboarding and open enrollment; responds to employee benefit inquiries; and works with vendors and brokers on service issues and implementations. The role also supports benefits compliance and plan administration, maintains utilization data, contributes to employee communications, processes insurance invoices, and identifies opportunities to improve processes and the employee experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Three or more years of benefits experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state benefit regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA.
• Strong computer proficiency, especially in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• High degree of professionalism and ability to handle confidential material sensitively.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to or familiarity with international benefits.
• Working knowledge of Workday.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations and administration of global health, retirement, wellness, and leave programs.
• Conduct new-hire onboarding.
• Manage the new vendor onboarding process.
• Administer COBRA.
• Coordinate U.S. wellness initiatives, including health fairs, mental health awareness month programming, and on-site weekly wellness initiatives.
• Manage corporate discount programs, including gym memberships and discounts.
• Update the internal website with relevant benefit updates and new offerings.
• Assist with end-to-end open enrollment activities, including testing, communications, and post-enrollment audits.
• Maintain utilization statistics for benefit offerings and prepare quarterly updates.
• Serve as a primary contact for employee benefit inquiries globally and escalate complex matters as appropriate.
• Partner with vendors and brokers on service issues, implementations, and ongoing account management.
• Support compliance activities, including ACA reporting.
• Assist with 401(k) plan administration and the annual audit.
• Contribute to benefits communications and employee education materials.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and use AI tools and digital solutions to improve the employee experience.
• Process monthly insurance carrier invoices and review and audit them for accuracy before coding them for payment.

Benefits

• Innovative and competitive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of employees and their families around the globe.
• Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time