Benefits Manager

Antares Capital LP

. Manage the company’s health, welfare, retirement, leave, and disability programs .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing employee benefits and leave administration, including compliance with ERISA, COBRA, and FMLA regulations. Proficient in utilizing Workday for benefits and payroll administration while effectively communicating changes and managing vendor relationships.

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Benefits AdministrationFMLA AdministrationWorkday BenefitsPayroll AdministrationCompliance with ERISA

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Hard Skills

Benefits AdministrationFMLA AdministrationPayroll AdministrationCompliance TestingWorkday Configuration401(k) AdministrationExcel ProficiencyPowerPoint ProficiencyWord ProficiencySharePoint Proficiency

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsSound JudgmentDiscretion Handling Confidential Information

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayExcelPowerPointWordOneNoteSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

CEBS CertificationRelevant Payroll Certification

Industry Keywords

ERISACOBRAFMLAADAACAWorkers’ CompensationEmployee BenefitsLeave AdministrationPayroll LawsInternational Benefits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the company’s health, welfare, retirement, leave, and disability programs
Work with the Head of Total Rewards to facilitate new hire orientation and annual open enrollment
Administer U.S., Canadian, and other international employee benefit and leave plans
Manage retirement, health and welfare, insurance, spending account, employee assistance, student debt, transit, and voluntary benefit programs
Develop plan change recommendations and oversee implementation
Develop and execute change management and communications for new hires, open enrollment, retirement, and day-to-day benefits issues
Manage broker, provider, and other third-party vendor relationships
Evaluate administrative processes, vendors, and service providers
Support annual open enrollment through materials development, communications, Workday configuration, testing, and auditing
Reconcile payroll deductions, employer contributions, benefit elections, and vendor funding across Workday, carrier, and recordkeeping systems
Oversee configuration, testing, and accuracy of benefit deductions, contributions, imputed income, taxable benefits, and payroll codes
Coordinate payroll and benefits administration for employee leaves of absence, including deductions, arrears, disability payments, return-to-work processing, and continuation of coverage
Manage day-to-day 401(k) administration and coordinate annual plan audit, compliance testing, filings, and remediation
Ensure compliance with testing, auditing, Form 5500 filings, EEO-1 reports, required notices, and 1095-C reporting/filing
Back up U.S. and international payroll processing with support from the Head of Total Rewards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred
7+ years of hands-on experience in benefits and leave administration
Experience administering employee benefit programs and FMLA, disability, parental, and other applicable federal and state leaves
Payroll administration experience
Strong knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, Section 125, FMLA, ADA, ACA, Workers’ Compensation, and applicable retirement, benefits, and leave regulations
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive priorities and meet deadlines
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, and SharePoint
Sound judgment and discretion handling confidential employee, benefits, leave, compensation, and payroll information
Experience with Workday Benefits and Workday Payroll preferred
CEBS and/or relevant payroll certification preferred
Experience supporting international benefits, particularly in Canada, the United Kingdom, and/or Germany preferred
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
Willingness to complete pre-employment screening, including drug testing, reference verification, and background check
Willingness to work from the New York or Chicago office and travel as necessary