Benefits Strategy Lead for Law Firm

Kelley Drye; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP in New York City seeks a strategic Benefits Manager to lead development, administration, and ongoing evolution of employee and partner benefits programs. This role partners with senior leadership to design competitive benefits, manage vendors, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement in benefits services.

The Benefits Manager will oversee strategy, communications, enrollment, and program analytics, aligning benefits with talent priorities and business

Qualifications

• Experience in managing employee benefits programs and open enrollment.
• Strong knowledge of benefits laws, compliance, and ERISA requirements.
• Experience in a law firm environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enhance employee and partner benefits programs to support talent strategy and recruitment.
• Lead annual benefits renewal, plan design evaluation, budgeting, vendor negotiations, and cost management.
• Oversee administration of medical, dental, vision, life, retirement, disability, and wellness programs; ensure compliance and data integrity.
• Manage leave programs (FMLA, disability, parental leave) and return-to-work processes.
• Develop benefits communications and onboarding materials to improve employee engagement and experience.

Skills

Benefits administration

Vendor management

Employee communications

Leave management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP in New York City seeks a strategic Benefits Manager to lead development, administration, and ongoing evolution of employee and partner benefits programs. This role partners with senior leadership to design competitive benefits, manage vendors, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement in benefits services.

The Benefits Manager will oversee strategy, communications, enrollment, and program analytics, aligning benefits with talent priorities and business