US Benefits Specialist - 6 months contract

Location

Mumbai | India

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Job Title

US Benefits Specialist - 6 months contract

Location

Mumbai

Our India office is located in Mumbai, the commercial capital of India and centrally located to the railway station, sea link, and the upcoming metro stations and coastal road! Take a break away from the office to explore the local food court, coffee shops and recreational areas with colleagues and friends.

Company Description

Third Bridge is a market-leading investment research firm. We provide integrated solutions for the world’s top investors and business leaders to help them make smarter and faster decisions. No other company in the world provides the same holistic investment offering: our superpower is the combination of human insights and unique investor-led content with a global expert network. We serve over 1,000 investment firms, offering clients 24/7 coverage through our team of 1,300+ employees located across nine offices.

Job Description

What Will You Do?

At Third Bridge, we are proud of our employee benefits program and we are committed to continual feedback and review of our programs to provide an excellent employee experience. 

We have an opportunity for a 6 month assignment to work on our People Operations team as a Benefits Specialist from February 2024 to August 2024. This role is the first point of contact for managers and employees for all benefits queries. You’ll also work closely with your colleagues HR and payroll to make sure our employee experience is always positive.

You’ll be responsible for administering and explaining all US employee benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan. You’ll also serve as the liaison between the benefit providers and Third Bridge employees. 

Day to day activities will include::

• Administer and explain all employee benefits to employees.
• Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.
• Manage the open enrolment process, determine eligibility, and enroll new hires based on qualified lifestyle changes
• Ensure the accuracy of all benefit enrolments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information
• Audit monthly billings from vendors against enrolments in the HRIS to ensure accuracy of billing
• Submit invoices to finance to ensure timely payment of services
• Manage the retirement program including responding to program inquiries from employees relating to enrolment, plan changes, and contribution amounts; manages the annual catch-up contribution enrolment
• Send COBRA notifications to recently terminated employees
• Partner with finance on monthly basis to ensure COBRA payments have been submitted and audit COBRA enrolments to keep up to date enrollment records
• I9s e-verify 
• Ensure compliance with all state/federal leave laws in coordination with related company leave policies. Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.
• Maintain personal information relating to benefits

Qualifications

What You Will Bring?

To be successful in this role you’ll be a self starter with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You’ll feel confident to share ideas and offer innovative solutions to support day-to-day challenges. 

You’ll have some experience in knowledge of employee benefits. You’ll have at least 1+ year experience in benefits.

• Some knowledge  on benefits administration
• US Benefits experience is a plus
• Strong analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work some overlap of United States hours. 

Your excellent written and verbal communication skills will be coupled with great organisational and problem solving skills which allow you to be successful in our fast paced environment.

Additional Information

How will you be rewarded? 

• Competitive Compensation:Enjoy a competitive salary reflective of your skills and experience.
• Time Off:Benefit from 18 days of paid time off (PTO), 8 fixed holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 8 casual leaves. PTO increases with tenure.
• Learning & Development:Receive a personal development reimbursment yearly for customized learning programs. Additionally, a dedicated budget supports studies and job-related qualifications.
• Health & Well-being: Access private medical insurance, maternity benefits, and engage in various events promoting mental health.
• Life Cover:Automatically enrolled in Life Insurance cover from your date of hire, providing coverage 4x the annual CTC.
• Flexibility:Embrace our work-from-anywhere policy, hybrid work options, and enjoy "Winter Fridays."
• Fun at Work:Unwind in our breakout area with games like foosball, Table Tennis, and PlayStation5.
• Recognition & Rewards:Earn points through our colleague-to-colleague recognition program, redeemable for hotels, gift cards, charity donations, and more.
• Snacks & Refreshments:Stay energized with daily snacks, tea, and coffee provided.
• CSR Days:Contribute to social responsibility with 2 CSR days annually – take time off to volunteer.
• Equal Opportunity Employer:Third Bridge is proud to foster diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local laws.

The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the country they are applying

We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team around us. That is why Third Bridge is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are not 100% sure if you are right for the role, please apply anyway and we will be happy to consider your application. 

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