Manager, Retirement & Financial Benefits

Title: Manager, Retirement & Financial Weel-Being Benefits

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – 3 days/week in office)

Compensation: $125,000 – $140,000 base salary annual bonus eligibility

Currently hiring for a leading global media organization with an expansive portfolio spanning entertainment, news, sports, and digital experiences. The company's mission is to create world-class content, deliver exceptional storytelling, and connect audiences across multiple platforms.

Their team is looking for a Manager, Retirement & Financial Benefits to join their growing Total Rewards team. This position is ideal for a strategic finance-minded professional with experience in FP&A, accounting, financial operations, or benefits finance who also has exposure to (or strong interest in) retirement programs and financial wellness initiatives. This role blends analytical rigor with program strategy, giving the Manager a unique opportunity to influence high-impact benefit offerings, drive financial literacy initiatives, and support the organization’s long-term Total Rewards strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Lead financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting for retirement and financial well-being programs, partnering closely with FP&A and Accounting.
• Analyze plan costs, financial risks, utilization trends, and ROI for program enhancements.
• Prepare financial summaries and recommendations for People leadership and enterprise Finance teams.
• Oversee the administration of global retirement programs (401(k), defined benefit, and international plans), ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Support plan design, benchmarking, and competitive analysis to evaluate enhancements and long-term strategy.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS regulations, and international requirements through partnership with Legal, Compliance, and third-party advisors.
• Develop and manage financial wellness initiatives, including tools, workshops, vendor partnerships, and employee education campaigns.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial well-being across the workforce by analyzing employee data, trends, and feedback.
• Manage relationships with retirement plan administrators, actuaries, consultants, and financial education vendors.
• Drive operational improvements and service quality through regular business reviews and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with Communications and HR teams to create clear, impactful materials that improve employee understanding of retirement and financial programs.
• Develop content for open enrollment, education sessions, and financial literacy initiatives.
• Partner with HRBPs, Total Rewards, Legal, and Finance teams to align retirement and financial programs with broader business and talent strategies.
• Contribute data-driven insights to support workforce planning, compensation decisions, and enterprise-wide benefit strategy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, HR, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, accounting, compensation/benefits finance, or retirement plan administration.
• Strong financial acumen with experience analyzing budgets, forecasting, and building financial models.
• Working knowledge of retirement plan regulations (ERISA, IRS, DOL) preferred; willingness to deepen domain expertise is welcomed.
• Experience managing vendors, external partners, or cross-functional stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Passion for employee financial well-being, benefits strategy, and driving meaningful employee experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine financial expertise and strategic benefits leadership at a newly independent, high-growth global media organization! If interested and to learn more, apply today!