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Benefits Lead

USPosted 31 Oct 2026Remotelocal_ats

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About Nebius:</strong></p> <p>Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.</p> <p>Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.</p> <p>Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.</p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Leads the design, delivery, and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">administration</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> of employee benefit programs for employees in the United States, serving as the senior U.S. benefits specialist and trusted advisor to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Total Rewards Leadership</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">. </span></span> <span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Owns the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">outsourced benefits </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">administration </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">re</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">lationship with the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Administrative Services O</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">rganization (</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">AS</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">O) and the carriers, administrators, and other third parties it engages, holding vendors to service standards and driving resolution of escalated issues to protect the employee experience and the financial and legal integrity of the programs. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> </span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">He</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">lps shape the U.S. benefits delivery model, including evaluating the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ASO </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">arrangement and any transition </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">direct-to-carrier </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">programs. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> Key Responsibilities</span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Program management:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Oversees U.S. benefit program portfolio, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and voluntary benefits, setting standards with the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ASO</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> and directing resolution of the eligibility and coverage matters.</span></span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ASO</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> relationship:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Owns the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">relationship </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">with </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ASO</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">up</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">hold</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">s </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ASO</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> contractual service standards, leading performance reviews, issue escalation, and service-level discussions, and managing </span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">th</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">e division </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">of res</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ponsibilities </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">with the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ASO</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">.</span></span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Benchmarking:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Benchmarks the U.S. benefits portfolio and develops recommendations on plan design, cost, and policy for the Total Rewards Leadership in support of the company benefits strategy.</span></span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Leads renewal analysis with the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ASO</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> and broker partners, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">models</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> plan design and cost </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">scenarios, and</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> presents renewal and plan-change recommendations to HR leadership.</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Open enrollment:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Owns end-to-end delivery of the annual enrollment program, defining the enrollment plan, timeline, and communication approach, directing the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ASO</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> and vendors through execution, and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">establishing</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> the decision guidelines for qualifying life event and status change handling.</span></span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Compliance:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Owns the U.S. benefits compliance calendar, working with the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ASO</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> and plan advisors to confirm that filings, nondiscrimination testing, and retirement plan operations meet requirements, and proposes procedure changes in response to new regulations.</span></span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Audit:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Establishes</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> audit protocols and data-integrity standards for benefits records and for the feeds between the human resources information system (HRIS), the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ASO</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">, and carriers, and oversees billing and reconciliation controls to resolve escalated financial discrepancies affecting benefit cost accuracy.</span></span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Leave administration:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Establishes</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> leave administration procedures and decision guidelines under U.S. federal and state leave laws and company </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">policy, and</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> resolves the most involved leave and accommodation cases with the </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ASO</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">.</span></span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Escalation:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> <span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Serves as the final internal escalation point for U.S. benefit issues, guiding other benefits specialists and setting the service standards and response guidelines the team follows.</span></span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Challenges senior stakeholders, questions existing processes, and takes ownership of change initiatives, making timely policy recommendations from limited information in a fast-moving environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Job requirements:</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Administratio</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">n</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</span></span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Minimum 8 years of experience administering benefit programs, including </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">open</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> enrollment and renewal and guiding other specialists.</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Experience managing </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">fully-managed</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> U.S. benefits programs delivered through a </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ASO</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">, including co-employment responsibilities. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Experience on an in-house benefits team and experience transitioning from a </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">ASO</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing"> to self-managed programs preferred.</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Strong vendor management skills, including experience as the primary contact and relationship owner for a principal vendor and the third parties it engages, holding vendors to service standards, and leading issue escalation and service-level discussions.</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Experience benchmarking benefits against the high-tech market and developing plan design, cost, and policy recommendations for senior HR leadership.</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Experience owning benefits compliance and filings (e.g., ACA, ERISA, Form 5500, COBRA, nondiscrimination testing) and setting benefits administration procedures.</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy, make policy recommendations from limited information within tight timeframes, and influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Experience using an HRIS, benefits administration system, payroll system, spreadsheet software with advanced functions, and reporting or analytics tools.</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or similar certification preferred.</span> </li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-parastyle="No Spacing">Operates with a high degree of autonomy, making sound policy recommendations from limited information within tight timeframes in a fast-moving environment, and, as part of the wider Total Rewards team, challenges senior stakeholders, questions existing processes, and takes ownership of change initiatives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">Pay Transparency</span></strong></p> <p>We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, the level at which the candidate is hired, and geographic location, consistent with applicable law.</p></div><div class="title">Base Compensation Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$140,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$180,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Benefits & Perks:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation</li> <li>Career growth and learning opportunities</li> <li>Flexibility and ownership</li> <li>Collaborative and innovative culture</li> <li>Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects</li> <li>International environment and talented teams</li> </ul> <p><strong>What's it like to work at Nebius:</strong></p> <p>Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI </p> <p><strong>Equal Opportunity Statement:</strong></p> <p>Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.</p> <p>Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire. </p> <p>If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.</p></div>

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