Income Research + Management · 1 week ago
Assistant Vice President, Benefits
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expIncome Research + Management is a Boston-based investment grade fixed income asset management firm that seeks an Assistant Vice President of Benefits. This role involves overseeing benefits administration and total rewards, managing relationships with benefit providers, and ensuring effective communication of benefits information to employees.
Financial Services
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Alison R.
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee IR+M’s benefit programs, including but not limited to medical, dental, group life and disability, commuter, and retirement plans, and leaves of absence
Own administration of all employee benefits programs, including process, documentation, coverage, negotiations and renewals where necessary
Manage relationships with benefit providers, brokers, and vendors and ensure quality service delivery for employee experience
Develop and monitor metrics for measuring ongoing performance and effectiveness of benefits offerings and initiatives
Analyze market trends and benchmark data to ensure competitiveness and cost-effectiveness of IR+M benefits
Partner with external benefits vendors to develop and implement innovative ways to engage employees in their overall well-being
Partner with internal stakeholders to provide timely data analysis, reporting, strategy, communication, and forecasting
Administer employee benefits training, ensure compliance with local laws and communicate IR+M’s policies and procedures to employees
Monitor and audit file integrations and error reports, resolving any errors or issues
Serve as primary point of contact for employees for benefits-related inquiries
Ensure that all benefits materials (e.g., handbooks, policies) are consistently updated on internal platforms
Support ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests from stakeholders and additional HCM special projects and initiatives as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
7+ years of experience in benefits roles with practical experience administering or managing benefit programs
Expert and comprehensive knowledge of benefits program concepts, principles and technologies, and related laws and regulations
Ability to deal with sensitive and complex information/situations with professionalism, and tact
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines with strong prioritization, planning and organizational skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the regulations that impact benefits, and experience with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, etc
Excellent verbal, written, project management, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Experience managing relationships with employee benefit brokers, carriers, and vendors
Innate desire to enhance employee experience, operates with a client service mindset
Preferred
Experience with ADP and Employee Navigator strongly preferred
Advanced Excel skills preferred
Benefits
Hybrid work environment allowing individuals to build strong bonds with colleagues in the office mixed with remote work capability
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with a safe harbor contribution (3%), a company discretionary contribution (12%), and a broad investment lineup
Tuition reimbursement up to $15K year
$5,000 Referral bonus for employees who refer new hires
Business-casual dress environment
Generous paid time off– including 20 days of vacation, 2 wellness days, unlimited sick time plus eight paid company holidays and 2 floating days each calendar year
Paid volunteer time — 2 days per calendar year
Leave of absence programs – including paid parental and family leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
Fitness, health, and composting reimbursements
Company
Income Research + Management
Income Research + Management is an investment management company that manages us fixed income portfolios.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bill O'Malley
Chief Executive Officer, Co-Chief Investment Officer
John Sommers
Co-Founder, Chairperson Emeritus, and Board Member
Recent News
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