Benefits Specialist

About This Role

This role supports the design, implementation, and administration of US benefit programs, including health insurance, 401(k), leave policies, and life and disability insurance. The specialist will coordinate annual open enrollment, resolve employee questions, and manage vendor relationships. It suits a professional with experience in benefits, wellness, and leave administration.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and administration of US benefit programs, including health insurance, 401(k), leave policies, and life and disability insurance
• Coordinate the annual open enrollment process from planning through execution
• Serve as a key point of contact for benefits escalations, resolving employee questions by interpreting benefit policies and procedures
• Process and correct benefit enrollments in Workday, including new-hire elections, qualifying life events, dependent changes, and coverage corrections
• Support US leave, accommodation, and return-to-work administration as an initial point of contact
• Deliver regular benefits orientation sessions and support benefits reporting, special projects, and wellness planning
• Manage vendor onboarding and ongoing vendor relationships, partnering across Legal, Vendor Management, Compliance, Communications, brokers, and consultants to support effective service delivery
• Support wellness programming, including onsite wellness events, annual calendars, employee communications, partnerships, and benefits and wellness resources

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive benefits, wellness, and leave administration experience
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state requirements, including the Affordable Care Act, COBRA, HIPAA, OSHA, and GINA
• Experience using HRIS platforms; Workday experience is a plus
• Strong vendor management skills and the ability to address service issues effectively
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, collaborative environment
• Strong organization, process management, and governance skills, with close attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Discretionary performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits

About the Company

Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. It is defined by evolution, innovation, and focus, with a mission to deliver results for its investors.