Your team responsibilities

　　The role will have primary responsibility for 401(k) Plan administration, audit and compliance as well as vendor management. The individual will have experience in the broad spectrum of health and welfare benefits including plan design and management. The individual must maintain strong relationships with employees, internal and external partners to ensure seamless benefit administration for employee retirement plans in US and Canada and the US Charitable Contribution Program

　　What we offer you

　　• Salary range: $150,000 - $175,000 / year plus eligible for annual bonus

　　• At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose - to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

　　• Wherever you are located you will find benefits that can help ensure your health and financial security. While they vary by different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as an MSCI employee.

　　• Our flexible ways of working will allow you to maximize your potential, and we will empower you with the trust, accountability, and advanced technology to perform at your very best.

　　• You'll find a purposeful approach to wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our 'Here For You' Employee Assistance Program is available for our employees globally, providing confidential emotional support, financial and legal advice free of charge.

　　Your key responsibilities

　　• Maintain detailed knowledge of legislation and administrative requirements to ensure 401(k) program compliance. Assure that appropriate paperwork and notices to Plans and for participants are prepared and transmitted timely - including SPDs, annual notices, Non-Discrimination Testing, IRS Determination Letter, etc. Coordinate and review compliance work on the 401(k) with compliance team.

　　• Acts a primary contact for day-to-day record-keeping matters. Respond to inquiries regarding 401(k) technical, product, and compliance questions by researching and resolving issues.

　　• Partner with our Fiduciary Advisors to actively plan and drive the governance and agenda for the Quarterly Investment Committee (development of meeting materials, meeting minutes and ad-hoc Committee requests).

　　• Responsible for annual Contribution True-Up, and Safe Harbor Contribution in addition to monthly requests from Finance.

　　• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to employee benefits, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and COBRA. Work closely with external auditors, legal, and finance to ensure accurate and timely completion of benefits-related audits and filings.

　　• Provide support and guidance on other health and welfare benefit plans; serving as liaison for benefits information and retirement plans.

　　• Execute and implement redesigned benefits, including communications tailored to business needs, workforce requirements, and legislative changes. This may involve revising employee-facing communications, policies, and plan documents.

　　• Provide support for Merger & Acquisition due diligence.

　　• Build effective working relationships with external partners, clarifying and communicating desired program needs, negotiating vendor contracts and agreements and monitoring service targets.

　　• Collaborate with benefits vendors and consultants to ensure the smooth operation and effective delivery of benefits services.

　　• Assist with annual open enrollment planning, communication, and processing activities.

　　• Create and run reports from HR databases related to US health and welfare benefits, both scheduled and ad hoc.

　　Your skills and experience that will help you excel

　　The ideal candidate must:

　　• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

　　• Have very strong verbal and written communication abilities and be able to communicate at all levels within the organization.

　　• Work effectively in an environment of change and is an advocate for change when necessary.

　　• Be able to execute multiple, time-sensitive projects while maintaining focus and a positive attitude.

　　• Be able to build strong relationships across different functions within the organization.

　　• Be intellectually curious and possess a drive to solve complex problems in an innovative manner, while also being able to communicate those solutions in a concise manner.

　　Education and Experience

　　• College degree with 8-12 years of benefits experience

　　• Experience in successfully balancing multiple projects and deadlines.

　　Skills and Knowledge

　　• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing.

　　• Strong relationship management skills

　　• Ability to translate and represent business needs.

　　• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

　　• Quick learner and problem solver who works well in ambiguous situations.

　　• Demonstrated high level of program/project management skills.

　　• High level of analytical skills

　　• Problem identification, research, and resolutions capabilities

　　How we'll support you

　　• Our culture of high performance and innovation relies on our people sharing their knowledge and lifting each other up. You'll be surrounded by a collaborative, global network of talented colleagues who will support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.

　　• We believe new and challenging experiences drive personal growth and innovation. With the right challenges, encouragement, and development support you can shape your own career experience. Career paths are multi-directional, and we encourage and support internal mobility to help you identify new opportunities to progress and take control of your future.

　　• As a new joiner you'll be enrolled on our Global Orientation interactive learning experience to set you up for success.

　　• Our tailored learning opportunities will enable you to acquire the skills you need at your own pace, choosing between the courses and certifications best suited to you. Our Learning@MSCI platform coupled with access to LinkedIn Learning Pro will provide you with all the resources you need to accelerate your professional growth.

　　• At MSCI we act in ways that encourage respect for all voices, ensuring that everyone can be themselves and feel like they are a part of the company. We are intentional about ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and supported with equal opportunities to succeed.

　　• We have eight MSCI Employee Resource Groups: All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.

　　About MSCI

　　MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

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