Benefits Manager

Job Description

Job Description

As our Benefits Manager you will be responsible for managing, developing, and growing our benefits plans and philosophy. You will manage our plan design, implementation, management and ongoing evaluation of our programs and act as an employee advocate and resource to our global team.

** Please note that this opportunity is located in New York, NY, and requires this hire to work from our office four days a week. **

Here's what you can expect as a Benefits Manager:

• You'll work amongst a talented team of People professionals who are making a big impact at VTS.
• Own and optimize U.S. employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, and any wellness or mental health initiatives.
• Lead the annual open enrollment process including broker and carrier marketing, plan decisions and managing employee communications and education.
• Develop an innovative and engaging benefits education program that extends beyond open enrollment period.
• Assess plan utilization and recommend improvements that are cost-effective and employee-friendly.
• Own relationships with providers, vendors and auditors.
• Oversee the VTS 401(k) plan including plan design, recordkeeping and compliance.
• Ensure benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, DOL, and IRS requirements.
• Manage and prepare all required compliance filings and reports, including Form 5500s, nondiscrimination testing, and 401(k) audits.
• Ensure global compliance across all plans with applicable Federal, State and local regulations governing employer-sponsored benefits. Ensure all benefit program documentation and notices are updated and distributed.
• Stay abreast of benefit program innovations and trends and provide recommendations to support our diverse population.
• Manage all FMLA, family leave and other leave policies. Work cross-functionally to ensure policies are documented, communicated and administered correctly.
• Participate in other cross-functional projects and initiatives, as needed.
• Lead regular audits of benefit programs, payroll deductions, and carrier data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Respond to complex employee inquiries and resolve benefit-related issues with a high degree of customer service.

To thrive in this role you should have:

• 5+ years of experience in Benefits in a global organization
• Experience managing benefit programs across multiple countries (i.e. Canada & UK)
• In-depth knowledge of all health benefits and associated processes, procedures, and regulations
• An unparalleled sense of urgency and commitment to getting stuff done without sacrificing quality
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and can manage multiple competing priorities while continuing to advance critical initiatives
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), meticulous attention to detail, and a resourceful problem-solving attitude
• Intermediate/advanced excel skills and proficient in HRIS, Benefits, Payroll and 401k systems
• In-depth knowledge of benefits laws, programs, and regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, etc.).

What VTS Values & How We Show It:

• Strive for Excellence - We know your potential is unlimited. Take advantage of our executive coaches and our training and career development programs available to all employees!
• Be Customer Obsessed - We're employee obsessed too! VTS offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits (including dental and vision), pre-tax commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Not to mention the fun stuff - monthly happy hours, wellness events, clubs, and team lunches!
• Be Curious - Benefit from a culture that promotes new learning. VTS offers an education stipend to all employees!
• Move as One - We work in an open floor plan to promote cross-functional collaboration.
• Take Ownership - Be an owner of the company you're building with our equity packages.
• Appreciate the Difference - VTS embraces and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of a strong work-life balance. We offer a flexible PTO policy, generous family leave program, and more!

About VTS:

VTS is the industry's only technology platform that unifies owners, operators, brokers, and their customers across the commercial and residential real estate ecosystems. In 2013, VTS revolutionized the commercial real estate industry's leasing operations with what is now VTS Lease. Today, the VTS Platform is the largest first-party insights and collaboration engine in the industry, transforming how strategic decisions are made and executed by real estate professionals across the globe.

With the VTS Platform, consisting of VTS Lease, VTS Market, VTS Activate, and VTS Data, every stakeholder in real estate is given real-time market information and workflow tools to do their job with unparalleled speed and intelligence. VTS is the global leader, with more than 60% of Class A office space in the U.S., and 13 billion square feet of office, residential, retail, and industrial space is managed through our platform worldwide. VTS is utilized by over 45,000 professionals and over 1.2 million total users, including industry-leading customers such as Blackstone, Brookfield Properties, LaSalle Investment Management, Hines, BXP, Oxford Properties, JLL, and CBRE.

VTS maintains offices in New York City, London, Toronto, Chicago, San Francisco.

To learn more about VTS and view our open roles, visit us at vts.com or follow us on Instagram (@WeAreVTS) or LinkedIn.

Pay Transparency

At VTS, we pride ourselves on articulating a clear and transparent philosophy around equitable, impartial compensation that will allow us to recruit and retain an exceptional team. The base salary is market-driven at the time of offer and is based on tier 1 market data. The salary for this role will range between $110,000 and $130,000 and is determined by several factors, including your skills, prior relevant experience, quality of interviews, leveling, and geography.

EEO Guidelines

VTS embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. For more information about what we collect and how we use it, please refer to the Candidate Privacy Statement.

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