Head of Americas Benefits & Wellness

POSITION SUMMARY

KKR's Global Benefits function is looking for an experienced Benefits leader to help manage KKR's benefits, including healthcare, retirement, work-life, and wellness policies/programs for the Americas.Based in Boston and reporting into the Global Head of Benefits & Wellness, this role is dedicated to driving the benefits and wellness strategy across the Americas (US/Canada/Bermuda).This individual will manage key initiatives to enhance KKR's benefits with a significant focus on achieving greater efficiencies in benefits operations/administration, optimizing the impact of our benefits point solution ecosystem, and increasing 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. Te successful candidate will be an effective communicator, collaborative team player and life-long learner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Americas benefits plans and associated vendor/broker relationships as well as the annual US Open Enrollment cycle
• Analyze and enhance the overall benefits and healthcare process workflows and technology solutions, with a focus on optimizing benefits operations with key stakeholders such as Payroll, Human Capital Operations/HRIS, Human Capital Business Partners, Legal, and Employee Relations.
• Manage the Americas retirement plan/wealth advisory strategy, governance and operations, including 401(k) and RRSP 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 implementing 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
• Partner with Finance/Payroll teams to ensure thorough analysis, trend forecasting, and budgeting to drive effective business planning for both short- and long-term needs
• Own the development and delivery of effective marketing strategies, communication materials and policy documents for Americas benefits and wellness programs
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, HR or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience working in a dynamic, pressurized and matrixed environment with a focus on collaboration and key stakeholder management
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy
• Commitment to confidentiality and experience interacting with employees' complex private medical and financial matters; HIPAA training to be completed upon hire
• 10+ years of experience with US employee benefits plan development, delivery & strategy
  • Proven track record in health/wellness and work-life programs
  • Significant experience in retirement plans from a governance standpoint
• Experience as a people manager with direct reports in multiple locations

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS

• Deep knowledge of Americas 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization, including senior business leaders
• 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
• Proven ability in vendor/broker/consultant relationship management and establishing effective partnerships with external service providers to ensure quality service, including but not limited to working with HRIS systems such as Workday
• 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

#LI-ONSITE

This is the expected annual base salary range for this Boston-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

Base Salary Range

$145,000-$175,000 USD