VP, Total Rewards & Benefits Strategy

ICR; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ICR is seeking a strategic leader to head Total Rewards, Benefits & Compensation in New York City. You will own strategy, administration, compliance, and vendor management for employee benefits and leave programs, ensuring a high-quality employee experience and regulatory compliance across federal and state laws.

The role requires managing Open Enrollment, benefits data accuracy, 401(k) administration, and cross-functional collaboration with Payroll, Legal, and HR teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Solid working knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements (HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, IRS, DOL).
• Experience with 401(k) plan administration and U.S. benefits renewals.
• Experience managing benefits brokers, carriers, and third-party vendors, including leave programs.
• Experience transitioning fully insured plans to self-funded models and HRIS migrations.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy, administration, compliance, and vendor management of employee benefits and leave programs.
• Serve as primary contact for benefits inquiries and manage Open Enrollment processes.
• Manage employee leave programs (FMLA, disability, parental, statutory, company-sponsored).
• Maintain benefits data in HRIS and other systems, ensuring accuracy.
• Oversee 401(k) administration and coordination with recordkeeper and auditors.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and support audits and reporting.
• Negotiate with benefits brokers, carriers, and vendors to meet service levels.
• Design, implement, and improve benefits programs including health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Review invoices, conduct audits, and resolve benefit eligibility/payroll issues.
• Collaborate with Payroll on benefits, salary, and leave updates; standardize processes.

Skills

Benefits administration

Vendor management

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

HR policy interpretation

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

Paylocity

Workday

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Job description

ICR is seeking a strategic leader to head Total Rewards, Benefits & Compensation in New York City. You will own strategy, administration, compliance, and vendor management for employee benefits and leave programs, ensuring a high-quality employee experience and regulatory compliance across federal and state laws.

The role requires managing Open Enrollment, benefits data accuracy, 401(k) administration, and cross-functional collaboration with Payroll, Legal, and HR teams in a fast-paced