Locations: Norwalk or New York City
Working Environment: Hybrid
FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 180,000 investment professionals around the globe. We stay ahead of global market trends, power robust company and industry research, and provide comprehensive data with our market-leading solutions.
We believe today’s talent powers tomorrow’s innovations. As a globally inclusive community, we bring our whole selves to work, and encourage employees to join in, be heard, contribute, and grow. Our work environment fosters diversity, engagement, and productivity because we know that great ideas can come from anyone, at any time.
Job Summary:
The Senior Benefits Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the America’s benefits offerings by administering health and welfare programs, managing leave of absence processes, and overseeing the day-to-day administration of employee benefits. You will ensure accuracy and compliance with federal, state and local regulations while providing hands-on support to employees and our HRBP’s. Familiarity with Canada, and Brazil LOA regulations is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
Health Insurance Benefits Management:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of employee health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Support the administration of the America’s Health and Welfare benefits including, monthly invoice processing, updating training materials, US Death notification, ADA and Workers Compensation processes. Conduct regular audits of benefits plans and processes to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
Non-Core Benefits Administration:
- Support non-core benefits administration such as HSA, FSA, Commuter, and voluntary benefits.
Leave administration:
- Support employees by guiding them on leave programs and processes (STD, FMLA, state paid FMLA, Parental, other), complete employer claims, review reports to instruct payroll, update employee leave status in workday based on reports from leave management vendor.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of federal, state, and local laws regarding leave, disability, and confidentiality of employee personal health information/data.
Employee Support and Communication:
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits, providing exceptional customer service and resolution support.
Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure benefits programs comply with federal and state laws and regulations, such as ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and the Affordable Care Act.
- Compliance Filings and Reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in benefits administration, with a focus on health insurance and non-core benefits programs.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations.
- In depth knowledge of leave requirements and regulations.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficient in benefits management software.
- Ability to work from an office in NYC or Norwalk, CT
Desired Skills:
- Group Benefits Associate (GBA), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) and/or Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) designations/certifications
- Experience with HRIS systems, particularly Workday benefits, and time modules
- Familiarity with Canada, and Brazil LOA regulations
The budgeted salary amount range for this position in the State of Connecticut and NYC is $84,000 - $105,000.
What's In It For You
At FactSet, our people are our greatest asset, and our culture is our biggest competitive advantage. Being a FactSetter means:
- Contributing to a firm with over 40 years of consecutive growth, named a 2023 Best Place to Work by Glassdoor and led by a top-rated CEO Talent Champion.
- Support for your total well-being. This includes health, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program, plus paid time off for holidays, family leave, and companywide wellness days.
- Flexible work accommodations. We value work/life harmony and offer our employees a range of accommodations to help them achieve success both at work and in their personal lives.
- A global community dedicated to volunteerism, sustainability, and inclusivity, where collaboration is always encouraged, and individuality drives solutions.
- Career progression plans with dedicated time each month for learning and development.
- Employee-led Business Resource Groups that align with our DE&I strategy and are wholly supported by Executive Management.
Learn more about our benefits here.
At FactSet, we celebrate diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. We are committed to disrupting bias and a transparent hiring process. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, family status or veteran status. FactSet participates in E-Verify.
Salary is just one component of our compensation package and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications.
At FactSet, we celebrate diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. We are committed to disrupting bias and a transparent hiring process. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. FactSet participates in E-Verify
FactSet is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
