Strategic Incentives Group - Benefits Administration, Associate

Blackstone; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Blackstone, located in Berkeley Heights, NJ, is seeking a highly motivated Associate to join our Strategic Incentives Group. This role involves administering employee benefits programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and at least 4 years of experience in benefits administration. The position offers an annual base salary range of $105,000 - $130,000, plus additional comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in benefits administration, preferably in a large corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of health insurance, disability, wellness programs, and various regulations.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Ensure accurate processing of benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Conduct regular audits of benefits data for compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Employee benefits administration

Customer service

Attention to detail

Proficient in HRIS systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Dayforce

Workday

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

Blackstone is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join our Strategic Incentives Group. The Associate will play a critical role in managing and administering employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing exceptional service to our employees. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional with a strong background in benefits administration and a passion for delivering high-quality employee benefits programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, leaves, wellness programs, and other employee benefits offerings.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external vendors as necessary.
• Process invoices and understand internal systems.
• Review files and correct errors to make sure our plans operate accurately and efficiently.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of benefits data to ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Document business process with external vendors to create efficiency in administering our benefits programs.
• Assist with the preparation of benefits‑related reports, presentations, and communications for management and other stakeholders.
• Understand leave administration and assist with documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in benefits administration, preferably in a large corporate environment or financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, disability, wellness programs, and leaves and accommodations along with various regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in benefits data management and administration.
• Exceptional customer service skills with the experience to effectively communicate complex benefits information to employees at all levels.
• Proficient in HRIS systems, Dayforce, Workday and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the experience to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Expected annual base salary range

$105,000 - $130,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.

Security Licenses Required

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or client questions;
• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case‑by‑case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212‑583‑5000 (US), [phone] (EMEA) or [phone] (APAC).