Senior Advisor, Benefits, Americas

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Description

The Senior Advisor, Benefits, Americas is responsible for the management, administration, and compliance of all employee benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and absence plans, for Verisk.

This role leads the execution of Open Enrollment and partners with key stakeholders to support and evolve the organization’s benefits strategy. Responsibilities include the design, implementation, administration, communication, and promotion of benefits programs that attract and retain top talent, enhance employee engagement, and support organizational performance.

We are committed to offering a benefits portfolio that is competitive, cost-effective, and responsive to the diverse needs of our workforce. Our programs are designed to support employees’ physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being, reflecting our commitment to a people-first, inclusive culture.

Reporting to the Head of Benefits, this role plays a critical part in advancing our programs to meet evolving business needs. The Senior Advisor, Benefits will improve delivery through digital tools and scalable processes, and ensure employees have a clear understanding of their benefits through thoughtful, accessible communications.

This position partners closely with internal teams, vendors, and key stakeholders, serving as a subject matter expert when appropriate. The role acts as a regional expert in U.S. and Canada benefits, with broader support across the Americas as needed.

In this role, you will help shape programs that enhance the employee experience, foster engagement, and reflect our core values across the Americas. Role is based in our Jersey City, NJ location, which has a flexible hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Leads the day-to-day administration of benefits programs and cyclical activities such as Open Enrollment across the Americas.
• Supports the team on all benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and absence plans, for Verisk.
• Analyzes utilization data, employee feedback, external benchmarks and insights to inform plan improvements and strategy.
• Ensures full compliance with applicable U.S. and Canadian laws and regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, IRS, CCSS, CCP, EI, etc.).
• Partners with the head of benefits and external advisors to evaluate plan performance and identify enhancements that are cost-effective and employee-friendly.
• Supports benefits-related aspects of annual open enrollment, vendor renewals, and mid-year plan changes.
• Develops scalable processes and documentation to ensure consistent, high-quality benefits operations across the region.
• Provides day-to-day support to benefits specialists to ensure timely execution, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Contributes to the development of benefit communications that are clear, inclusive, and empower employees to make informed choices.
• Partners cross-functionally with HRBPs, HR Operations, Legal, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders to align benefit offerings with talent and business strategies.
• Leads or support benefits integration during M&A activities, including harmonization planning and employee communications.
  
  

Compliance, Governance & Regulatory Support

• Ensures compliance with U.S. and Canadian regulations (e.g., ERISA, IRS, DOL, HIPAA, ACA, CPP, Pension Benefits Standards Act).
• Monitors regulatory changes, coordinate plan amendments, and manage the distribution of required notices.
• Supports audits and government filings; conduct ongoing data audits to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Maintains and updates benefits plan documentation and related materials.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• CEBS, CBP, HRCI or SHRM- certification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems such as Oracle, BusinessSolver, Sharepoint and ServiceNow; Familiarity with digital benefits tools.
• 5 years of experience in benefits program design, delivery, and operations in complex, multi-state organizations.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian benefits regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, IRS, CPP, and related provincial acts; experience with self-insured plans.
• Experience with retirement plan administration, including 401(k), RRSPs, and financial wellness initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines.
• Skilled in vendor management, open enrollment, and plan implementation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex topics in clear, employee-friendly language and experience developing employee education materials.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process improvement and data accuracy.
• Demonstrated success in managing vendor relationships and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong project management skills and a track record of executing benefits-related change initiatives.