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So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.\nThe Role\nIn your role as the US Benefits Leader, you will focus on designing and governing the employee benefit programs in the US. You will be responsible to ensure Kyndryl's benefit programs are compliant, market aligned, providing a quality employee experience. You will be responsible for the managed spend and ensuring that program design and spend is optimized to ensure the highest value proposition. You will have overall responsibility for the benefit communication strategy to ensure our programs are engaging and that employees understand the value of the programs available.\nSuccess in this role is measured by effective governance, compliance, optimization of managed spend, while designing programs that are market aligned, contemporary with trend and reflecting an employer of choice.\nWhat you will do\nSet strategy for design, market position, and cost investment/ containment for all employee benefit programs in the US \nEstablish cadence with benefits delivery to ensure alignment, coaching and support, and accurate administration of the company programs \nManage core supplier partnerships - such as consultants, brokers, carriers, and vendor suppliers' others to ensure best in class service and timely execution of all deliverables that deliver an engaging experience and deliver on ROI and VOI \nEnhance employee experience to ensure awareness and easy of navigation for Kyndryl's benefit programs \nHarmonize and simply programs to enable consistency, and investment in market aligned programs \nAct as consultant and partner to HR and business leaders in curating solutions to human capital needs \nCollaborate with the HR M&A/ HRBD team for corporate transactions and employee transfers regarding their impact on benefits \nYour Future at Kyndryl\nEvery position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.\nKyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccinationto align with their respective COVID-19 vaccinationpolicies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.\nWho You Are\nRequired Skills and Experience\nExperience in a benefits related role that included:\nDeep experience in US benefits, especially US healthcare strategy, as well as disability, 401(k), and wellbeing programs. \nKnowledge of compliance and regulation requirements. \nExperience establishing strategy for annual enrolments and managing material benefit financial spend under a self-insured program, including experience forecasting and managing budget. \nAbility to interpret and apply benefits policies, procedures, and eligibility rules \nStrong attention to detail. \nExpertise in benefits communication in a way that is engaging and speaks to the employee audience. \nExperience with Canadian Benefits \nPeople management - ability to coach and lead\nSupplier management in the context of ‘partner management’ vs. ‘vendor management’\nManage multiple time sensitive, highly visible projects simultaneously Ability to make a decision while navigating ambiguity\nExecutive presence and storytelling to make complex dense data relatable for actionable insights\nPreferred skills and experience\nBachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. \nExperience in a public, highly complex organization supporting open enrollment or large-scale benefits communications \nFamiliarity with working directly with external benefits providers or brokers \nKnowledge of other HR processes such as payroll, HR services, and HCM modules. \nStrong collaboration skills across functions\nCompensation\nThe compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $124,920 to $237,480 based on a full-time schedule. Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.\nThere is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:\nCalifornia (San Francisco Bay Area): $149,880 to $284,880\nCalifornia (All Other): $137,400 to $261,120\nColorado: $124,920 to $237,480\nMassachusetts: $124,920 to $261,120\nNew York City: $149,880 to $284,880\nWashington: $137,400 to $261,120\nWashington DC: $137,400 to $261,120\nThis position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.\nApplications will be accepted on a rolling basis.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.\nBeing You\nDiversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.\nWhat You Can Expect\nWith state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programsgive you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft,Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. 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