Benefits Specialist

Millennium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to design and administer US benefits programs, including health, 401(k), and leave policies. You will manage annual enrollment, handle escalations, and process enrollments in Workday, ensuring accurate lifecycles for new hires and life events.

You will also support leave administration, wellness programs, and vendor relationships, collaborating across Legal, Compliance, and HR teams to optimize service delivery and organizational

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive benefits, wellness, and leave administration experience.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state requirements, including the ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, OSHA, and GINA.
• Experience using HRIS platforms; Workday experience is a plus.
• Strong vendor management skills and the ability to address service issues effectively.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, collaborative environment.
• Strong organization, process management, and governance skills, with close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and administration of US benefit programs, including health insurance, 401(k), leave policies, and life and disability insurance.
• Coordinate the annual open enrollment process from planning through execution.
• Serve as a key point of contact for benefits escalations, resolving employee questions by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.
• Process and correct benefit enrollments in Workday, including new-hire elections, qualifying life events, dependent changes, and coverage corrections.
• Support US leave, accommodation, and return-to-work administration as an initial point of contact.
• Deliver regular benefits orientation sessions and support benefits reporting, special projects, and wellness planning.
• Manage vendor onboarding and ongoing vendor relationships, partnering across Legal, Vendor Management, Compliance, Communications, brokers, and consultants to support effective service delivery.
• Support wellness programming, including onsite wellness events, annual calendars, employee communications, partnerships, and benefits and wellness resources.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave administration

Vendor management

HRIS platforms

Workday experience

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Millennium

Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millennium’s mission is to deliver results for our investors.

About Millennium

Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millennium’s mission is to deliver results for our investors.

Our people are empowered with both independence and support: the autonomy to pursue ideas with conviction and the backing of a global network committed to collaboration, disciplined risk management and continuous learning. With opportunities to deepen expertise and accelerate development, talent at Millennium is equipped to adapt, evolve and build lasting impact over time. Discover how transformative growth accelerates impact.

Meet the Team

The Human Resources Department at Millennium covers the full spectrum of HR disciplines. Through hightouch, impactful solutions, the team helps optimize organizational performance and provides a working environment and culture that attracts, engages, and retains exceptional talent. The Benefits and Wellness team supports employees through the administration, delivery, and continuous improvement of benefit, leave, and wellness programs.

What You’ll Do

• Support the design, implementation, and administration of US benefit programs, including health insurance, 401(k), leave policies, and life and disability insurance
• Coordinate the annual open enrollment process from planning through execution
• Serve as a key point of contact for benefits escalations, resolving employee questions by interpreting benefit policies and procedures
• Process and correct benefit enrollments in Workday, including new-hire elections, qualifying life events, dependent changes, and coverage corrections
• Support US leave, accommodation, and return-to-work administration as an initial point of contact
• Deliver regular benefits orientation sessions and support benefits reporting, special projects, and wellness planning
• Manage vendor onboarding and ongoing vendor relationships, partnering across Legal, Vendor Management, Compliance, Communications, brokers, and consultants to support effective service delivery
• Support wellness programming, including onsite wellness events, annual calendars, employee communications, partnerships, and benefits and wellness resources

What You Bring

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive benefits, wellness, and leave administration experience
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state requirements, including the Affordable Care Act, COBRA, HIPAA, OSHA, and GINA
• Experience using HRIS platforms; Workday experience is a plus
• Strong vendor management skills and the ability to address service issues effectively
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, collaborative environment
• Strong organization, process management, and governance skills, with close attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Salary Range

Millennium offers a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits. The estimated base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $160,000, which is specific to New York and may change in the future. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.