Job Description
Benefits Analyst - Jefferies
Member of global payroll and benefits department (Corporate Human Resources) based in NY/NJ. Work closely with HRIS, payroll and HR Business Partners.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in administration of US health and welfare programs including health insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, short and long-term disability, leave, and worker’s compensation
- Assist in US wellness program for employees including organization of annual flu shots and numerous health and fitness programs offered throughout the year
- Assistance with day-to-day administration of the Benefits function
- First point of contact for general/ad hoc queries for the team. Managing multiple inboxes.
- Conduct New Hire Benefits Orientation
- Coordinates HRIS data entry including Qualifying Events, COBRA administration, Open Enrollment, etc.
- Respond to emails in shared Benefit mailbox and phone inquiries
- Prepares reports for management and ad hoc projects as needed
Knowledge & Skill Requirements:
- Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation, Medicare, Social Security and DOL requirements
- Knowledge of Oracle Cloud (HCM)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Windows applications
- Ability to work within a metrics-driven, transactional type environment
- Good oral and written communication
Experience Required:
- Minimum .5-2 years of experience in-house administration
- Minimum .5-2 years of experience in health plan administration
Education Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field from accredited four-year university required
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $70,000 - $75,000
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies offers, for eligible employees, an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays and paid parental leave.
About Us
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (‘‘Jefferies,’’ ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’ or ‘‘our’’) is a U.S.-headquartered global full service, integrated investment banking and securities firm. Our largest subsidiary, Jefferies LLC, a U.S. broker-dealer, was founded in the U.S. in 1962 and our first international operating subsidiary, Jefferies International Limited, a U.K. broker-dealer, was established in the U.K. in 1986. Our strategy focuses on continuing to build out our investment banking effort, enhancing our capital markets businesses and further developing our Leucadia Asset Management alternative asset management platform. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia.
At Jefferies, we believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. We have made a commitment to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. This includes applicants from historically underrepresented groups, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, military veterans, and individuals with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.
Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
