Senior Associate, Benefits

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people-Kyndryls-that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

As an HR Benefits Specialist, you will focus on administering and supporting employee benefit programs with accuracy, consistency, and care. You will partner closely with employees, HR colleagues, and external vendors to ensure benefit programs are delivered as designed, questions are resolved clearly, and processes remain compliant and well documented. Success in this role is measured by timely benefit transactions, clear guidance to employees, and reliable execution of benefit processes across the employee lifecycle.

What you will do

• Administer employee benefit programs including enrollment, life events, and ongoing eligibility changes
• Respond to employee inquiries about benefits policies, programs, and procedures with clear and accurate guidance
• Process benefits related transactions in HR systems, ensuring data accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate with external benefits vendors and internal HR partners to resolve issues and exceptions
• Support open enrollment activities, including communications, system readiness, and issue resolution
• Monitor benefit cases and requests through ticket or case management tools to ensure timely closure
• Maintain documentation and knowledge articles related to benefits processes and employee guidance

•Identify recurring issues or trends and share insights to support process improvements

Who You Are

• Experience in a Human Resources, benefits, or total rewards related role
• Hands on experience administering employee benefits or supporting benefits related transactions
• Experience using HR systems or case management tools to manage employee requests
• Ability to interpret and apply benefits policies, procedures, and eligibility rules
• Strong attention to detail when managing employee data and benefit records
• Ability to work with confidential employee information in a compliant and professional manner

Preferred skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Experience supporting open enrollment or large-scale benefits communications
• Familiarity with working directly with external benefits providers or brokers

•Basic knowledge of other HR processes such as payroll or HR services

Being You

The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging - being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team - is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job-it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health-because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute-you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities-from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here-and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.

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