Human Resources Benefits Manager

Audax Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading investment management firm based in Boston is seeking an HR Senior Associate/Manager with extensive experience in benefits administration, immigration processes, and leave management. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of federal and state employment laws, and proficiency with HRIS systems. This position is in-office three days a week, offering a competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $140,000, along with robust employee benefits and annual performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of HR experience with expertise in benefits, immigration, and leave administration.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws like FMLA, ADA, ERISA.
• Experience managing U.S. immigration processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for employee benefits and oversee administration.
• Act as liaison for immigration cases, ensuring compliance.
• Administer employee leave programs and ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

Benefits administration

Immigration processes

Leave management

Federal and state employment laws

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Audax Group is a leading alternative investment manager with offices in Boston, New York, San Francisco, London and Hong Kong. With approximately $42 billion of assets under management and more than 475 employees, Audax is a leading capital partner for middle market companies, operating through three business lines: Audax Private Equity, Audax Private Debt, and Audax Strategic Capital.

For more information, visit the Audax Group website www.audaxgroup.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced HR Senior Associate/Manager with 5–10 years of progressive HR experience to join our team. This role will focus on managing employee benefits programs, overseeing immigration processes, and administering employee leave programs. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, ensuring a positive employee experience while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with applicable laws and company policies. This role is located at our Boston off

RESPONSIBILITIES

Benefits Administration

• Serve as the primary contact for employees regarding benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement, wellness, and ancillary programs.
• Lead annual benefits renewal, open enrollment, and vendor relationships.
• Partner with brokers, carriers, and internal teams to resolve employee benefit issues in a timely manner.
• Oversee administration of the Audax’ 401(k) plan, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing the annual audit process, and leading employee education and engagement efforts
• Monitor compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop employee communications and resources to promote benefits understanding and utilization.

Immigration

• Act as the main liaison between employees, managers, and immigration counsel on work authorization, visa applications, extensions, and permanent residency processes.
• Maintain accurate records of immigration cases and ensure timely filings in partnership with external legal counsel.
• Monitor changes in immigration laws and regulations to ensure compliance with all employment-based visa requirements
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on immigration timelines, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Track expiration dates for visas and work permits to avoid disruptions in employment.
• Handle documentation coordination and other needs for different immigration filings.

Leave Management

• Administer employee leave programs including FMLA, state-specific leave, parental leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other leave programs.
• Communicate leave policies and procedures to employees and managers while maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.
• Work closely with third-party benefits administrators.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local leave laws.
• Partner with payroll and benefits teams to coordinate leave-related pay and benefit adjustments.

General HR Support

• Primary contact for all international employee and office matters (London and Hong Kong) including working with PEO, compliance with government and necessary filings, benefits, etc.
• Update handbook annually ensuring any changes across jurisdictions are incorporated as well as general Audax policies.
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives across benefits, wellness, compliance, and policy development.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to enhance employee experience, streamline processes, and maintain compliance.
• Provide data, reports, and insights related to benefits, immigration, and leave to support decision-making.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• 5–10 years of HR experience with demonstrated expertise in benefits, immigration, and leave administration.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Experience managing U.S. immigration processes in partnership with external legal counsel.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide clear, empathetic employee support.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with benefits/leave management parties a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (HR certification a plus: PHR, SHRM-CP).

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

LOCATION: Boston, MA. 3 days/week in office. These in-office requirements may change based on the needs of the business.

For Massachusetts only: The base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000. The base salary range represents the estimated low and high end for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation may vary and will be determined based on but not limited to, the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and Audax reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. An employee may also be eligible for annual discretionary incentive compensation based on performance.

Audax offers a wide range of employee benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off (including sick leave, parental leave, volunteer leave, and vacation), charitable donation match, family support services (including Bright Horizons and Benefit Advocate Center), and a 401(k) in addition to other benefits.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.