Benefits Manager

CROSSMEDIA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CROSSMEDIA recherche un Benefits Manager pour diriger l'administration des avantages et la gestion des congés. Ce rôle comprend la conformité juridique et la collaboration avec les équipes internes pour assurer un soutien efficace au personnel. Le candidat idéal doit avoir une forte expérience en administration des avantages et un penchant pour la culture d'entreprise.

Benefits

Open PTO policy

Paid sabbaticals at milestone anniversaries

Healthcare and wellness options

401(k) with company match

Generous paid parental leave policy

Cell phone/tech reimbursement

Qualifications

• Expérience en administration des avantages, comprenant la gestion des programmes de santé et des congés.
• Compétences en communication écrite et verbale excellentes pour le développement des politiques et des présentations.

Responsibilities

• Administration quotidienne de tous les programmes d'avantages des employés.
• Gestion des processus de congé et conformité légale.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Proactivité

Gestion des congés

Education

5 years of benefits administration experience

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

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Crossmedia is the global media independent. We’re committed to doing media and business the right way, guided by the principles of TRUST, REASON and the pursuit of HAPPINESS. Crossmedia US was founded in NY in 2000 and is one of the largest minority-owned full-service media planning & buying agencies in the nation. We are 500+ Crossmedians worldwide with big ambitions to continue to grow with soul.

We focus on what media agencies should do: create innovative connections between brands and people regardless of channel or budget. And, we do it in an honest way. We are and always have been a values-based organization. We earn our clients TRUST by ensuring media transparency in our business model and objectivity in decision-making. We apply REASON & logic to finding solutions to our clients' greatest business challenges. The pursuit of HAPPINESS matters to us. Big time. We invest in each colleagues’ professional & personal wellbeing and growth. It’s why we have countless initiatives, clubs & cultural events dedicated to our people and why we have been the top ranked media agency named to Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for the past six years in a row.

Our client roster includes US Bank, PWC, Invesco, Newell Brands, NASCAR, Planet Fitness, Teremana, American Cancer Society, White Castle, Ricola, Supercuts, Edible Arrangements, Illva Saronno, Zalando, Airbus and more.

YOUR ROLE

Reporting directly to our Chief People Officer and within Crossmedia’s People Team, the Benefits Manager is responsible for the day-to-day day planning and execution of our benefits programs and compliance topics related to HR.

This role requires proximity to New York City. We offer a hybrid work arrangement, with a combination of onsite work and the flexibility to work from home.

A team-player and culture champion. Your passion for company culture is infectious, and you love developing relationships. You enjoy being part of a team, bringing people together, and building a thriving community.

People-oriented. You are resourceful, and attentive, and you are comfortable in communicating with different personalities and a variety of management styles. You are approachable and have a "what can I do to help you?" mentality.

A self-starter. You know how to solve problems and being proactive comes second nature to you. You are a good listener and are not afraid to step up and present new ideas. You relish the challenge of finding ways to work smarter and more efficiently.

A continuous learner.You make it your business to stay on top of changes in laws impacting everything from benefits, labors laws, and everything in between. You embrace continuous learning and self-innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Benefits Administration

• Day to day administration of all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, accident, disability insurance, EAP, paid time off, and voluntary benefits.
• Administer and manage qualified and non-qualified retirement plans (e.g., 401(k)), including compliance, contribution oversight, accurate reporting, audits, and employee support for long-term financial planning.
• Partner with internal leadership and external brokers in the annual benefits review, by conducting research, analyzing plan options and performing cost analysis
• Manage relationships with benefit partners for escalated support needs, including claims administration, appeals, COBRA, retirement administration, and HRIS data integrity.
• Reconcile and submit for payment all benefits invoices, automate the process of invoice reconciliation, and maintain accurate records of processing.

Leave Management:

• Serve as our employee’s first and primary point of contact to administer and oversee all employee leave programs, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, STD, LTD, and company-paid or unpaid leave policies (ensuring compliance with all laws)
• Maintain accurate and confidential records and ensure timely communication with employees throughout the leave lifecycle.
• Partner with payroll, benefits, and managers to coordinate leave cases, support business continuity, and ensure seamless transitions before, during, and after employee leaves

Compliance, Legal & Processes:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws (ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ADA, FMLA, DOL, and IRS (e.g., IRS Form 5500 series)
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes, policies and procedures accordingly ensuring clear communication with leadership.
• Review and revise benefits related personnel policies as needed, recommending updates to the employee handbook to maintain compliance with statutory requirements and alignment with the organization's culture and values
• Align with People Partner team on the benefits related aspects of separations, including compliance with applicable laws, COBRA administration, and delivering continuation of employee benefits.

Communication & Employee Education

• Design and deliver clear, inclusive employee communications and education about benefit offerings, helping employees make informed decisions about their coverage and well-being.
• Leads Open Enrollment communications and New Hire benefits orientation. Acts as the first point of contact for employee questions for all benefits-related topics
• Conduct special education sessions to help employees understand company benefits and wellness programs.
• Develop and implement industry-leading holistic well-being program to address issues of mental health and substance misuse within our organization.

Other

• Skilled in using data analytics and reporting to assess and improve the effectiveness of benefits programs, making data-driven decisions
• A strong understanding of HRIS systems and technology to streamline and enhance the benefits administration processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of benefits administration.Experience with other HR operations and policies a plus, as well as any benefit certifications.
• Hands on experience in all administrative tasks related to benefits
• Experience in working directly with vendors and brokers.
• Leave management experience with managing the process (not through a 3rd party)
• Must be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, possess strong organizational skills and prioritization skills, work independently, and meet urgent deadlines
• Excellent written communication skills, including prior experience developing and documenting policies; excellent verbal communication skills, including preparing and conducting presentations.

This role requires a candidate with proximity to our New York office. We offer a hybrid work setting with employees working onsite, and the flexibility to work from home.

CROSSMEDIA BENEFITS

Our principles of Trust, Reason and the Pursuit of Happiness are brought to life through benefits that recognize and support the diversity and physical, emotional and professional well-being of our people, including:

• Work from anywhere flexibility including hybrid/remote office options to empower you to work your way
• Open PTO policy and paid sabbaticals at significant milestone anniversaries
• Healthcare and Wellness options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
• 401(k) with company match, student loan relief program and financial counseling support
• Generous paid parental leave policy
• Life milestone recognition & support
• The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)
• Cell phone/tech reimbursement
• Student Loan payment plan
• And burgers – lots and lots of burgers

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Diversity is in our DNA. As a minority-owned company, our commitment to an inclusive environment has long been embedded into agency practices and at every level. Almost one third of senior leadership identifies as a person of color and over half of our executive leadership are women. We have active mentoring & internship programs that create opportunities for underrepresented groups. Internal agency programming is anchored by XMEquity365, a permanent, year-round initiative fostering acknowledgement and support of marginalized communities within five pillars – Excellence, Voices, Education, Giving & Representation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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Vision insurance

401(k)

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Student loan assistance

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