VP, Employee Benefits- Americas

Location: New York, NY, USA

Base salary: $150,000–$225,000, plus a discretionary bonus

Company

hirify.global is a global active fixed-income investment manager serving companies and investors across public and private markets.

What you will do

• Execute and optimize enterprise benefits strategy across health, welfare, retirement, leave, and wellbeing programs across the Americas.
• Own day-to-day program delivery, accuracy, compliance, operational effectiveness, and employee experience within a lean, high-accountability team.
• Manage medical, pharmacy, dental, life, disability, EAP, spending account, leave administration, and retirement plan vendors and external partners.
• Lead annual enrollment, vendor negotiations, multi-year benefits financial planning, employee communications, and accommodation, leave, and disability strategy.
• Partner with People Operations, Payroll, Workday HR, Finance, Tax, Compensation, and broader HR teams.
• Use technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve benefits processes, data quality, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive or related experience in health and welfare benefits, including experience engaging with senior leadership.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. benefits and exposure to global programs.
• Deep working knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ACA, with experience supporting compliant program execution.
• Hands-on experience in a high-accountability environment, with strong operational rigor, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience managing vendors, brokers, and external partners.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and execute with limited structure or resources.
• Strong communication skills for supporting employees and senior stakeholders.
• Technical proficiency with Workday’s Benefits Module and Microsoft tools including Outlook, Copilot, and Excel.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations and work with data, automation, or AI-enabled workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• High-performance, inclusive culture centered on Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility, and Excellence.
• Total compensation includes base salary and a discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified applicants with disabilities, including veterans, during the application process.