About the Position
As part of the FiscalNote People team, the Senior Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration, management and continuous improvement of FiscalNote’s global benefit programs. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our benefits offerings are competitive, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with the needs of our diverse, global-workforce - helping us attract, retain, and support our employees and their families.
About the People Team
The People Team serves the development of end-to-end infrastructure and labor planning required for a more proactive company-readiness, consistent people operations and organic transformations - while taking steps to ensure that the company’s high standards of performance and values are enhanced and sustained by leaders as we scale and grow in the future.
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What to Expect in this Position
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; CEBS or similar benefits certification is a plus
5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, ideally supporting a global or multi-country workforce
Administer and manage global benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, leave and wellness offerings
Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits brokers, carriers, and third-party vendors; manage annual renewals, open enrollment, escalations, and vendor performance
Own the accuracy and compliance of the US 401(k) plan, including enrollments, contributions, audits, Form 5500 filings, and nondiscrimination testing.
Serve as the HR point of contact for equity program administration (RSUs and related grants) in partnership with Fidelity, ensuring data accuracy, timely enrollments, and a smooth participant experience
Lead open enrollment planning and execution, including communications, system configuration, vendor coordination, and employee education sessions
Administer and manage the end-to-end leave of absence (LOA) process, including complex leave entitlement calculations, coordination with disability carriers, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Ensure compliance with applicable US and international benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, IRS/DOL requirements) and manage required filings and disclosures
Evaluate benefits utilization and employee feedback to identify trends and recommend enhancements that improve the employee experience and manage costs
Partner with Payroll Finance, and HRIS teams to ensure accurate deductions, reconciliations, and data integrity across benefit platforms
Respond to employee questions with empathy and accuracy, serving as a trusted resource on benefits-related matters
Lead or participate in cross-functional HR projects and initiatives as needed
What Sets You Apart
Strong working knowledge of US benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA); familiarity with international benefits practices a plus
Experience with HRIS and benefits administration platforms and comfort working with data in google sheets or Excel; Rippling experience a plus
Proven ability to engage effectively with a broad, diverse group of stakeholders - from individual contributors to executives - in a fast-paced environment
Detail and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion with minimal oversight
Adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity as business needs and priorities evolve
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex benefits concepts into clear, accessible guidance for employees
Experience supporting global teams and multi-country benefits programs is a strong plus
