Human Capital - Leaves & Accomodation - Sr. Analyst

POSITION SUMARY

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with leaves of absence and the disability/accommodations process in compliance with state and federal laws and firm policies, including the interactive process, document reviews, and case tracking.
• Partner with key leaves of absence stakeholders to deliver a streamlined leaves experience (e.g., employees, managers, leaves administrator, HC Business Partners, Employee Relations, legal counsel, etc.).
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality support across all benefit programs, including workers’ compensation and business travel accident insurance.
• Help manage day-to-day benefits operations, including employee life cycle events (onboarding, transfers, qualifying life events, terminations), benefits invoicing and billing, and maintenance of benefits-related content in HRIS (Workday) and other benefits vendor systems.
• Support the administration of benefits programs across the Americas, including assisting with the U.S. Open Enrollment cycle.
• Assist in the creation and execution of effective communications and materials to drive awareness and engagement in benefits and wellness programs.
• Enhance the benefits governance framework and drive operational efficiencies.
• Assist with benefits integration and due diligence activities related to mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures within the Americas region. to drive operational efficiencies.
• Maintain a strong technical understanding of benefits programs and trends across the U.S., Bermuda, and Canada, including competitive plan design and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, Human Capital or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience working in a dynamic, matrixed, fast-paced, and pressurized environment
• 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
• At least three years of recent professional experience with U.S. employee benefits and wellness plan development and delivery

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of leaves administration and progressive benefits/wellness experience for plans in the U.S.
• Meaningful knowledge of Americas benefits plan design including healthcare, work-life (i.e., family building and support) and retirement plans along with plan administration, associated payroll processes, regulatory requirements and benefits program 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
• Strong sense of accountability and sound personal judgment, including an understanding of competitor offerings and the general marketplace with the ability to use data to influence key stakeholders
• Successful record of handling employee benefits inquiries, building efficient operational processes, and demonstrating influence with key internal 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
• 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.
• KKR will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email Benefits@kkr.com . Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
• If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.kkr.com/careers because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to Benefits@kkr.com . Only emails left for this purpose will be returned.
• Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. This notice applies only to applicants and employees who work or will work in Massachusetts, in accordance with applicable state law.