Benefits : * Responsible for the overall design, implementation, and administration of all global benefits plans, including medical, dental, life, disability, retirement, and paid and regulatory leave programs * Assess company benefits offerings on a global scale to ensure market competitiveness and fiscal responsibility * Evaluate, negotiate, and manage contracts and relationships with vendors and brokers; recommend and implement process improvements with vendors * Ensure compliance with company policies, relevant industry regulations, tax, and deduction laws * Accurately advise employee on their inquiries in accordance with current Company policies * Manage leave and disability programs, including FMLA and Medical Leave of Absence * Maintain benefits portal(s), employee-facing information on intranet/HRIS pages, and enrollment data with benefits vendors * Coordinate benefits billing and subsequent reporting with Finance * Oversee open enrollments, renewals, and onboarding/offboarding of new hires or leavers Payroll : * Manage global payroll processes and daily oversight of payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely payments to employees * Coordinate with payroll vendors on all period, quarterly, and year-end tax reporting, reconciliations, and amendments * Coordinate with payroll providers on country-specific issues * Ensure compliance with regulatory and tax requirements for each jurisdiction * Research, analyze, and execute on new jurisdictions of operation * Execute on payroll fund transfers, post-payroll reporting, financial reporting, and ad hoc payroll projects with Finance * Compile payroll documentation and maintain files * Respond to employee queries and resolve payroll issues * Access and maintain multiple payroll systems * Work with auditors on quarterly and annual payroll audits HR Data Management : * Maintain employee data in Payroll, HRIS, and benefits systems * Respond to Due Diligence requests and ad hoc headcount queries * Participate in government census filings and regulatory audit requests Assist the broader HR Department with team-wide initiatives * Assist on updates to HR policies and procedures * With outside counsel, assess tax, benefits, and payroll implications of employee mobility * Provide research, input, and feedback on HR projects Knowledge : * College degree or equivalent professional work experience * Minimum of 5 years applied experience in benefits * Global experience in benefits and HR * Expertise with US ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, IRC Section 125, and FMLA regulations required * Familiarity with international markets and regulations a plus * Prior payroll experience a plus * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Skills and abilities : * High level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail * Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills * Strong sense of independent learning and and curiosity to learn * Ability to prioritize work assignments as required * Excellent communication, interpersonal and organization skills * Strong sense of confidentiality and discretion * Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external personnel in a mature, professional manner * Strong sense of teamwork, including willingness to offer assistance when there is a need * Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure * Flexible, adaptable, proactive, self-reliant individual who is able to work independently * Previous experience managing multiple projects with deadlines * Exposure to and understanding of the investment management industry preferred We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.