Locations: Norwalk, NYC, Boston
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.
The Americas Benefits Manager will be responsible for assisting with the establishment of overall Americas benefit strategies and administration of existing programs. S/he will conduct analysis and oversee design & development of plan changes as necessary to ensure competitive and cost-effective benefit plans across the region.
You will work with vendors, partners, consultants and HR Partners to ensure benefit plans are competitive, compliant, and meet service level standards. S/he will work with HR partners to ensure seamless migration of plans and programs from development state to implementation and will assist with the development of communication programs using various media to keep employees informed about changes to benefit plans.
What You’ll Do:
- Administer benefit programs to include health, welfare and retirement programs (both defined benefit and defined contribution).
- Monitor benefit performance and identify areas where new/improved benefit plans can improve the quality of existing benefit services, as well as recommending means for improvement.
- Ensure all programs are progressive, competitive, cost effective, high quality, equitable and flexible. Conduct ongoing analysis to ensure plans are cost effective and competitive. Provides detailed financial analysis, reviews and reporting on all benefit plans.
- Assist with vendor selection, renewals and implementations.
- Develop annual operating plan and budget for all Benefit Programs. Monitor and analyze trends and issues related to benefits and the global external market, such as government regulations, market data/surveys, competitive practices, etc to forecast the impact on the company and implement initiatives to proactively respond.
- Manage administrative and service vendors including contract renewals and compliance, issues management, communications frequency, schedule and approach. Assist in resolution of escalated benefit issues.
- Oversee annual domestic enrollment project plan including milestones, tasks, timeline and resources. Assists with global enrollments as necessary.
- Assist with management of employee benefit communications and training strategy to include key messages, methodology, collateral materials, briefing sessions, timeline, resources and budgets.
What We Are Looking For:
Required:
- Bachelors’ degree and 10+ years’ experience, or equivalent gained through education and experience, in the disciplines outlined above
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Superior communication skills, project management, vendor management and staff management experience
- Detail oriented self-starter with excellent communication/organizational skills
- Proven ability to initiate and handle multiple priority projects concurrently
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule (2 days a week) from an office in Norwalk, CT, NYC or Boston
Desired:
- CEBS and PHR/SPHR
- Experience managing and leading teams
- Experience in the Financial Services and/or Financial Technology (FinTech) industry
The budgeted salary amount range for this position in NYC and Connecticut is $128,000 - $160,000
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