Benefits Associate Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Associate Manager, Benefits (Hybrid & Remote Options Available)

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Networks operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Division StoryOur People Team is aptly named. We're all about ''people'' and all about ''team'' - and all in the service of outcomes. Whether we're helping to structure an organization, fill a key role, forecast new capabilities, align teams or grow leaders at all levels, we are all about results. We do the right thing even when it's hard, help others have tough conversations, and are thrilled to support the growth of this amazing company. As partners to the business, we are trusted advisors who collaborate closely with our colleagues to deliver smart solutions to tough organizational, process and people challenges.

Job DescriptionTHE ROLE:
Support the Total Rewards team with the administration of A+E Network's benefits plans and contribute to implementations and re-design efforts to enhance the programs we offer, as well as communicate and educate employees on these plans. This role will report to the VP of Total Rewards.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Manage and develop wellness initiatives. Works closely with vendors on the day-to-day administration of health and welfare and retirement plans including UK benefit plans.
• Acts as the liaison/advocate in the execution of benefit strategic vision. Assist with RFP's and vendor implementations.
• Collaborate with Finance, Payroll, HRIS and Legal teams on benefit changes, payroll reconciliations audits and benefits contracts.
• Compliance/Reporting: Manage compliance requirements and notices to employees. Census creation and reporting to Sr leadership and broker.
• Communications - Create initial draft of Benefits communications to Employees.
• High Touch internal partnership, provide assistance with escalated benefit and retirement plan issues.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
• At least 3 years of corporate employee benefits experience at a mid-sized or larger company (500 employees or more)
• Advanced MS Excel skills (able to use advanced functions like vlookup, managing large data sets, merging sets with other shared sheets, etc.)
• At least 2 years of project management (has implemented a project from inception to implementation, can manage self and work through others)

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• Experience with Benefits module in Workday a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Collaborative
• Adaptable to changing priorities and operates well through ambiguity
• Thrives in scrappy environment that requires each team member to contribute in a variety of ways

CompensationAnnual Pay Range: $87,826 - $101,000Annual Incentive Target: 10.00%

The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the

minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will

be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills,

competencies, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation

package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits. Learn more at aenetworks.com/careers.

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