Senior Associate, Benefits
Company: RELATED
Location: New York
Posted on: March 16, 2025
Job Description:
ResponsibilitiesRelated Companies is seeking an experienced and
strategic Benefits Senior Associate/Manager to help with the
overall administration of our Benefits program. In this role, you
will collaborate with the Benefits team on the day-to-day
administration of our Health & Welfare plans, manage benefit vendor
relationships, and assist in the overall strategy of the program.
This position will report directly to the Director of Benefits, and
is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative Human Resources
team at Related Companies. Responsibilities include, but are not
limited to:
- Collaborate on the administration of various benefits plans
including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life
insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending
accounts, wellness plans, and retirement plans.
- Manage and maintain carrier/vendor relationships.
- Serve as first point of contact for all benefit inquiries.
Research complex issues and provide resolutions.
- Ensure all company plans are compliant with applicable rules
and regulations, and handle state and federal audits and
filings.
- Lead annual benefits open enrollment process, including
communications, elections and audits.
- Evaluate current benefit offerings and make recommendations
based on plan designs, quotes, experience and population
needs.
- Stay up-to-date with new offerings, trends, tools, and best
practices.
- Partner frequently with internal departments, such as finance,
payroll and IT.
- Oversee the company wellness program, including event planning
and budget management.
- Partner with the communications team to create and distribute
benefits-related materials, such as vendor updates, quarterly
newsletters, and key announcements.Compensation
- $100,000 - $140,000 / year
- Annual performance based bonusQualifications
- BA or BS from an accredited university.
- 6+ years of progressive benefits experience.
- Expertise managing US employee benefits and vendor
relationships.
- Thorough knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA and other
state/federal requirements.
- Experience working with a diverse workforce, including
corporate and site employees.
- Data-driven, with the motivation and skills to improve Benefits
analytics.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Familiarity with HRIS systems and reporting, preferably
UKG.
- Ability to work autonomously and make thoughtful decisions
quickly.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor and grow
junior members of the team.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, and the
ability to be agile/pivot quickly as company needs change.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with pension plans and Union populations a plus.We
are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are deliberate
about the team and culture we are building. We aim to ensure
competitive total compensation that is commensurate with
experience, workplace geography, and market standards.For
information about how we use your personal information, including
information submitted for career opportunities, please review our
Privacy Policy at #LI-JF1 #TRC #LI-ONSITEOverviewRelated Companies
is a global real estate and lifestyle company defined by innovation
and the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the
United States with over sixty billion in assets owned or under
development including the 28-acre Hudson Yards neighborhood on
Manhattan's West Side, The Grand and Related Santa Clara in
California and The 78 in Chicago. Formed over 45 years ago, Related
is the largest private owner of affordable housing and a
fully-integrated, highly diversified industry leader with
experience in virtually every aspect of design, development,
acquisitions, management, finance, hospitality, sustainability, and
sales. Related's mixed-use, residential and commercial office
properties have been consistently heralded for their placemaking
vision - bringing together iconic design, arts and culture, dynamic
programming, and innovative wellness programs. Headquartered in New
York City, Related has offices and major developments in Boston,
Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, South Florida, Washington,
D.C., Abu Dhabi and London, and boasts a team of approximately
4,000 professionals. Related was recently named to Fast Company
Magazine's list of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World.
For more information about Related, please visit
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