Global Benefits Co Op

Wellington Management Company; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and wellbeing

Dental

Vision

Pharmacy coverage

Tuition/CFA reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Wellington Management invites applications for a Global Benefits Co‑op. You will support plan audits, data validation, and reporting for US plans and assist with international benefits projects. The role offers cross-functional exposure, confidentiality, and training in Workday and Excel while collaborating with a global team.

Open to Northeastern University students; expected start December 2026/January 2027. Office location is 280 Congress with four days in office and one remote day per week.

Qualifications

• Northeastern University students eligible for the co-op program.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and discreet.
• Proficiency with Excel and Workday preferred.
• Strong time-management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plan audits, data validation, analysis and reporting on US plans.
• Assist with US and international benefit plan administration and projects.
• Manage the reimbursement process for professional development plans.
• Be the first point of contact for general benefit inquiries.
• Cross-train across functions to ensure optimal performance.

Skills

Time-management

Analytical

Communication

Excel

Workday

Education

Northeastern University student

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 50 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

THE COMPANY

Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP (WMC) is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. With over $1 trillion in assets under management, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 60 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.

THE POSITION

The Global Benefits Co-op will be involved in all aspects of the benefits at Wellington Management. The Global Benefits team is responsible for the administration of all benefits for approximately 3,000 employees worldwide. Benefits include healthcare, dental, retirement plans, work/life programs, professional development, deferred compensation plans, and insurance. The position aligns with well with students interested in pursuing a career in Human Resources. The Global Benefits Co-op position offers an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of a comprehensive benefit plan offering from a global perspective. The individual filling this role will be the first point of contact to the firm’s staff and will be heavily involved with plan administration. The role requires an individual who is detail-oriented, analytical, and flexible. The candidate will be working in an area that demands a high level of confidentiality and discretion. Maturity in manner and professional appearance are therefore prerequisites for this individual. The individual in this role will depart the Co-op position with an understanding of global benefits, an ability to navigate a Human Resources Information System (Workday), increased proficiency in the use of Excel and increased aptitude for demonstrating such competencies as time-management, analysis, and communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Benefits: The Co-op will conduct plan audits, data validation, analysis and reporting on the US based plans; assist with US and international benefit plan administration and projects; manage the reimbursement process for professional development plans; and be the first point of contact for general benefit inquiries. Additionally, the Co-op will assist in the all vendor invoicing, open enrollment, preparation of Committee materials, quarterly statistics, reimbursement programs, audit work, and ad hoc projects. Special projects: The Co-op will be responsible for managing projects on an ad-hoc basis as they arise.

Please note: This co-op position entails cross-training to ensure optimal performance across functions. The anticipated start date for accepted candidates is December 2026/January 2027. Only Northeastern University students are eligible for this program.

JOB TITLE

Global Benefits Co Op

LOCATION 280 Congress

Benefits Package

Examples of our benefits include:

• retirement plan
• health and wellbeing
• dental
• vision
• pharmacy coverage
• health savings account
• flexible spending accounts
• commuter program
• employee assistance program
• life and disability insurance
• adoption assistance
• back-up childcare
• tuition/CFA reimbursement
• paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)

Salary Range

The base salary range for this position is: $19-$35 per hour

Work Environment

In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week.

Disability Accommodation

If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Company Culture

Our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. Base salary is only one component of Wellington's total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible.

We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.

More Information

For more information, please visit https://www.wellington.com/en/