Manager, Benefits Strategy

New York Mets•New York, NY

1d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role will serve as a critical member of the Compensation and Benefits team, bringing deep expertise in benefits strategy and management to the organization to ensure we remain a competitive employer of choice. This individual will serve as a thought partner to leadership on total rewards strategy, drive data-informed decisions on plan design, and collaborate closely with colleagues, third-party consultants, and providers to develop and implement programs that attract, retain, and engage talent across all employee populations.

Requirements

5+ years of experience designing, implementing and managing complex benefit programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to present views in a clear and compelling manner
Working knowledge of relevant statutory benefit requirements
Strong presentation and facilitation skills; ability to articulate plan details to employees
Demonstrated project, process, and time management skills
Excellent collaboration skills and ability to excel in team-first environment
Proven ability to use data and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness, model costs, and build the business case for strategic investments
Experience presenting to and influencing senior leadership and operating in a consultative HR model

Nice To Haves

experience in sports, entertainment, or similarly complex multi-population organizations preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze existing benefits programs and policies relative to prevailing practices to identify opportunities to ensure competitive benefit offerings, fiscal responsibility, and legal compliance; leverage benchmarking data and utilization analytics to inform plan design recommendations and present findings to senior leadership
Proactively identify and implement process improvement opportunities and ensure plans remain legally compliant
Manage annual open enrollment process, including plan implementation/changes and the development of communication materials
Act as liaison with benefits brokers, vendors, and insurance carriers, to assure proper administration of the plans
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including ERISA, COBRA, ACA, HIPA, and FMLA; maintain knowledge of benefit-related regulations
Support annual Form 5500 filings and audits including Non-Discrimination Testing
Support the coordination of employee leave of absences (LOA)
Subject matter expert in the formation of benefit policies and partner with leadership on escalated member issues and appeals resolution
Leads the coordination of the executive Benefits Committee, overseeing plan management with third-party consultants
Manage the benefits budget, including cost forecasting, vendor negotiations, and ROI analysis of current and proposed programs
Develop and oversee a holistic employee wellbeing strategy, including mental health, financial wellness, and EAP programs, tailored to the diverse needs of our workforce
Design and execute a benefits communication strategy that drives employee awareness, understanding, and engagement across all segments of the organization
Provides consultation and technical input for plan policies and descriptions
Strong understanding of union collective bargaining agreements to ensure proper administration of benefits to those populations
Well-versed in Workers’ Compensation processes, including collaboration with carriers and internal stakeholders.
Knowledgeable in OSHA compliance requirements and workplace safety reporting, including incident documentation and regulatory filings