Who We AreAt Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The RoleIn your role as the US Benefits Leader, you will focus on designing and governing the employee benefit programs in the US. You will be responsible to ensure Kyndryl's benefit programs are compliant, market aligned, providing a quality employee experience. You will be responsible for the managed spend and ensuring that program design and spend is optimized to ensure the highest value proposition. You will have overall responsibility for the benefit communication strategy to ensure our programs are engaging and that employees understand the value of the programs available.
Success in this role is measured by effective governance, compliance, optimization of managed spend, while designing programs that are market aligned, contemporary with trend and reflecting an employer of choice.
What you will do - Set strategy for design, market position, and cost investment/ containment for all employee benefit programs in the US
- Establish cadence with benefits delivery to ensure alignment, coaching and support, and accurate administration of the company programs
- Manage core supplier partnerships - such as consultants, brokers, carriers, and vendor suppliers' others to ensure best in class service and timely execution of all deliverables that deliver an engaging experience and deliver on ROI and VOI
- Enhance employee experience to ensure awareness and easy of navigation for Kyndryl's benefit programs
- Harmonize and simply programs to enable consistency, and investment in market aligned programs
- Act as consultant and partner to HR and business leaders in curating solutions to human capital needs
- Collaborate with the HR M&A/ HRBD team for corporate transactions and employee transfers regarding their impact on benefits
Your Future at KyndrylEvery position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.
Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.
Who You AreRequired Skills and ExperienceExperience in a benefits related role that included:
- Deep experience in US benefits, especially US healthcare strategy, as well as disability, 401(k), and wellbeing programs.
- Knowledge of compliance and regulation requirements.
- Experience establishing strategy for annual enrolments and managing material benefit financial spend under a self-insured program, including experience forecasting and managing budget.
- Ability to interpret and apply benefits policies, procedures, and eligibility rules
- Strong attention to detail.
- Expertise in benefits communication in a way that is engaging and speaks to the employee audience.
- Experience with Canadian Benefits
- People management - ability to coach and lead
- Supplier management in the context of 'partner management' vs. 'vendor management'
- Manage multiple time sensitive, highly visible projects simultaneously
Ability to make a decision while navigating ambiguity
- Executive presence and storytelling to make complex dense data relatable for actionable insights
Preferred skills and experience- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Experience in a public, highly complex organization supporting open enrollment or large-scale benefits communications
- Familiarity with working directly with external benefits providers or brokers
- Knowledge of other HR processes such as payroll, HR services, and HCM modules.
- Strong collaboration skills across functions
CompensationThe compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $124,920 to $237,480 based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.
There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:
California (San Francisco Bay Area): $149,880 to $284,880
California (All Other): $137,400 to $261,120
Colorado: $124,920 to $237,480
Massachusetts: $124,920 to $261,120
New York City: $149,880 to $284,880
Washington: $137,400 to $261,120
Washington DC: $137,400 to $261,120
This position will be eligible for Kyndryl's discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl's applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Being YouDiversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can ExpectWith state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
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