Associate Director, Benefits

The Associate Director, Benefits works across all benefits programs at CFR in collaboration with the existing team in both the NY and DC offices. In partnership with the Deputy Director, Benefits and Compensation, the Associate Director manages transactional work for benefits and HR related activities related to payroll.

The Associate Director will be the main benefits contact and a go-to resource for employees in the DC office. The Associate Director will also be the primary leave administrator for the DC office, meeting with employees to discuss the leave process, distributing relevant materials, and providing information to CFR’s third party leave administrator to help process claims.

In addition, this role provides additional onsite support for in-office HR presence, including assisting with large-scale events and aiding with other HR team functions as needed.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Provide additional HR support in DC office, acting as a liaison to the NY team to triage questions, concerns, and updates; work collaboratively across our benefits functions and the larger HR team
• Act as the main point of contact for the DC office for meetings with staff about questions and/or planning related to benefits and leave
• Serve as the initial point of contact for workplace accommodation requests for DC office
• Conduct benefits orientations for new employees in DC office
• Manage benefits exit conversations and necessary processes for employees in DC office
• Assist with annual open enrollment process(es)
• Process benefit enrollments and compensation changes for payroll
• Draft communication material related to benefit changes/enhancements
• Work with benefit providers to resolve issues
• Assist with updating benefits/leave forms and marketing materials on intranet
• Work with the HR team in our DC office to ensure compliance with regards to notices and notification requirements
• Work with the benefits team to streamline processes and implement solutions
• Serve as a resource for employees and retirees
• In collaboration with rest of benefits team, plan, lead, and manage health and wellness events and initiatives for DC office.
• Serve as a back-up and support for the NY office across most benefits related functions
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience

• 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Experience meeting with all levels of employees on a range of issues related to benefits and leave situations

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Ability to problem solve and make decisions independently, when appropriate
• Strong customer service and active listening skills
• Skilled in effective communication and active listening
• Superb attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• Familiarity with HCM systems and reporting

Required Application Materials

Please submit a résumé and cover letter stating your interest in the position.

Compensation and Benefits

The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $75,000 – $90,000 depending on experience.

In addition to competitive salaries, the Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including an award-winning health and wellness program, an on-site fitness center, and generous leave policies and health insurance programs.

About CFR

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 5,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent magazine on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.

Diversity Commitment

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States that is more representative of American society, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to broader, more informed participation in the foreign policy debate and lead to an enhanced understanding of the world and the United States’ role therein. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues, and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.

The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.