COMPANY OVERVIEW

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.

POSITION OVERVIEW

KKR’s Global Benefits Function is looking for an experienced Benefits Manager to help oversee employee benefits and wellness programs for the Americas. Based in Boston and reporting to the Head of Americas Benefits, this individual will be responsible for assisting with the benefits and wellness strategy/operations across the U.S., Bermuda and Canada.
This individual will help manage key initiatives to enhance KKR’s benefits, work-life and wellness programs, achieve greater efficiencies in benefits operations/administration, optimize the impact of our benefits point solution ecosystem, and increase KKR employees’ understanding and utilization of benefits plans. This is a challenging role where you will use your analytical, vendor management and project management skills as well as your creativity and resourcefulness to execute this multi-faceted strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, HR or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 7+ years of experience with US employee benefits strategy and operations
• Proven track record in health/wellness and work-life programs
• Experience in retirement plans from an implementation and governance standpoint
• Meaningful knowledge of Americas employee benefits plan design including healthcare, work-life and retirement plans along with associated complexities of plan administration, associated payroll processes, regulatory requirements and benefits taxability
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to deliver on tight deadlines with follow-through and attention to detail
• Proven ability in vendor management and establishing effective partnerships with external service providers to ensure quality service
• Successful record of building efficient operational processes and demonstrating influence with key internal and external stakeholders
• Experience managing processes, reporting and benefits data in HRIS systems such as Workday
• Experience working in a dynamic, pressurized and matrixed environment with a focus on collaboration and stakeholder management
• Motivated self-starter with a strong client service mentality and ability to work with a high degree of autonomy
• Strong sense of accountability, sound personal judgment and commercial acumen, including an understanding of competitor offerings and general marketplace with the ability to use data to influence key stakeholders
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills while working with global teams – ability to interface with all levels of the organization, including business leaders

$70,000 - $100,000 USD

KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law

• Assist with managing the Americas benefits plans and associated vendor/broker relationships as well as benefit renewals, including the annual US Open Enrollment cycle
• Analyze and enhance the overall benefits and healthcare process workflows and technology solutions, with a focus on employee healthcare consumption behaviors/outcomes, ensuring that benefits are being optimized and healthcare services are used in a timely manner in the appropriate settings, with a meaningful focus on preventive care
• Help manage the Americas retirement plan/wealth advisory strategy and operations, including 401(k) with a focus on enhancing the long-term financial well-being of employees
• Execute benefits and wellness strategies by benchmarking market/peer firm practices, identifying gaps, and supporting innovative, market-leading solutions that align with KKR’s culture and values
• Enhance the benefits governance framework and drive operational efficiencies across all benefits programs and systems
• Identify and drive enhanced benefits-focused employee experiences in areas such as on-boarding, off-boarding, global mobility/transfers, and other work-life milestones such as work anniversaries, birth/adoption of a child, etc.
• Partner with Finance and Payroll to ensure thorough analysis, trend forecasting, and budgeting to drive effective business planning for both short- and long-term needs
• Develop impactful marketing and communication strategies through technology solutions such as the firm’s intranet page and third-party vendor platforms