Global Benefits & Leave Manager

Antares Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Antares Capital seeks a Benefits Manager to oversee daily management of health, welfare, retirement, leave and disability programs in the U.S. and internationally.

This role partners with the Head of Total Rewards to facilitate new hire orientation, annual open enrollment, and day-to-day benefits administration, ensuring programs remain competitive and compliant with applicable law. The role requires managing vendor relationships, contributing to plan changes, and ensuring accurate payroll

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; HR/Business/Finance-related preferred.
• 7+ years in benefits and leave administration, including FMLA and disability.
• Payroll administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, 125, FMLA, ADA, ACA and related regulations.
• Knowledge of federal/state/local payroll laws.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of US/Canada international benefit and leave plans.
• Manage benefit programs to attract and retain employees and ensure cost effectiveness.
• Develop plan changes and oversee implementation.
• Communicate plan changes for new hires, enrollment and leave issues.
• Manage vendor relationships and assess third-party providers for cost effectiveness.
• Assist with Open Enrollment including materials, communications and Workday configuration.
• Reconcile payroll deductions, employer contributions, and vendor funding across systems.
• Oversee benefit deductions, imputed income, and payroll codes with regulatory updates.
• Coordinate payroll and benefit administration for leaves, including paid/unpaid leave and return-to-work.

Skills

Benefits administration

Payroll administration

ERISA knowledge

FMLA knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday Benefits

Workday Payroll

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

OneNote

SharePoint

Job description

Antares Capital seeks a Benefits Manager to oversee daily management of health, welfare, retirement, leave and disability programs in the U.S. and internationally.

This role partners with the Head of Total Rewards to facilitate new hire orientation, annual open enrollment, and day-to-day benefits administration, ensuring programs remain competitive and compliant with applicable law. The role requires managing vendor relationships, contributing to plan changes, and ensuring accurate payroll