Senior Benefits Specialist

FiscalNote

. responsible for the administration, management and continuous improvement of FiscalNote’s global benefit programs .

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

responsible for the administration, management and continuous improvement of FiscalNote’s global benefit programs
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
serves the development of end-to-end infrastructure and labor planning required for a more proactive company-readiness, M&A integration, consistent people operations and organic transformations

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
Support M&A integration activities, including benefits harmonization and transitions
Lead or participate in cross-functional HR projects and initiatives as needed

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Hard Skills & Tools

benefits administrationglobal benefits programshealth offeringsdental offeringsvision offeringslife offeringsdisability offeringsretirement offeringsleave offeringswellness offerings

Soft Skills

empathycommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillsanalytical skillscustomer serviceproject managementadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in BusinessCEBS certification