Senior Manager, Employee Benefits

Kroll•Morristown, NJ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kroll is seeking a Senior Manager, Employee Benefits to help shape the employee experience across the U.S. and Latin America. The role spans benefits strategy, retirement programs, health and welfare benefits, operational excellence, compliance, and mergers and acquisitions integration. It calls for an analytical, intellectually curious professional who can solve complex business problems, navigate ambiguity, exercise sound business judgment, manage stakeholders, and translate data and insights into practical solutions. The Senior Manager will partner with leaders across People, Finance, Payroll, Legal, and external vendors to design, optimize, and integrate benefits programs that balance employee needs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. The position offers exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence employee experience, workforce effectiveness, and business performance. The Benefits team oversees the lifecycle of health, retirement, financial wellbeing, leave, and income protection programs, emphasizing data-driven decisions, operational excellence, employee experience, and cost effectiveness. The role works closely with the Director, Americas Benefits and the Head of Global Benefits and Policy. It is hybrid and based in Kroll’s New York City or Morristown, New Jersey office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in Benefits, Compensation, Human Resources, Consulting, Finance, Operations, People Analytics, Project Management, or a related field.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills applied to complex business challenges.
Strong Excel, data analysis, and quantitative reasoning capabilities.
Experience influencing stakeholders and presenting recommendations to varied audiences.
Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment.
Ability to exercise ownership and accountability, work with minimal oversight, and adapt to ambiguity and change.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting employee benefits programs.
Experience supporting international benefits programs, particularly in Latin America.
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, organizational change, or large-scale transformation initiatives.
Knowledge of ERISA, IRS, DOL, ACA, and employee benefits regulatory frameworks.
Experience with Oracle, Businessolver, or other HRIS and benefits administration platforms.
Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills.
CEBS or a similar professional certification.

Responsibilities

Use data, market intelligence, and employee insights to assess program effectiveness, identify opportunities, and recommend improvements to employee experience, workforce outcomes, and cost efficiency.
Build partnerships with vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to deliver benefits programs, resolve complex issues, and support a favorable employee experience.
Manage and optimize employee benefits programs across the U.S. and Latin America, ensuring effective governance, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business objectives.
Oversee administration and continuous improvement of the U.S. 401(k) program, using participant data and industry practices to improve engagement, retirement readiness, and program effectiveness.
Lead benefits due diligence and integration for mergers and acquisitions, assessing risks, costs, employee impacts, and opportunities for harmonization.
Develop data-driven M&A integration recommendations and strategies that balance employee experience, business objectives, compliance, and operational considerations.
Partner across functions to deliver post-acquisition integrations, including change management and a seamless employee transition.
Oversee compliance and governance across employee benefits programs, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company standards.
Partner with stakeholders, vendors, auditors, and consultants on filings, audits, compliance testing, risk mitigation, and governance processes.
Assess regulatory developments, data integrity risks, and operational controls; identify issues and recommend improvements to strengthen compliance and effectiveness.
Solve complex business problems using structured thinking, data, and sound judgment; build stakeholder relationships and influence outcomes collaboratively.
Manage multiple priorities, take accountability for outcomes, and identify opportunities to improve employee experience, operational efficiency, and business outcomes.