Senior Advisor, Benefits, Americas

The Senior Advisor, Benefits, Americas is responsible for the management, administration, and compliance of all employee benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and absence plans, for Verisk.

This role leads the execution of Open Enrollment and partners with key stakeholders to support and evolve the organization's benefits strategy.

Responsibilities include the design, implementation, administration, communication, and promotion of benefits programs that attract and retain top talent, enhance employee engagement, and support organizational performance.

We are committed to offering a benefits portfolio that is competitive, cost-effective, and responsive to the diverse needs of our workforce.

Our programs are designed to support employees' physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being, reflecting our commitment to a people-first, inclusive culture.

Reporting to the Head of Benefits, this role plays a critical part in advancing our programs to meet evolving business needs.

The Senior Advisor, Benefits will improve delivery through digital tools and scalable processes, and ensure employees have a clear understanding of their benefits through thoughtful, accessible communications.

This position partners closely with internal teams, vendors, and key stakeholders, serving as a subject matter expert when appropriate.

The role acts as a regional expert in U.S.

and Canada benefits, with broader support across the Americas as needed.

In this role, you will help shape programs that enhance the employee experience, foster engagement, and reflect our core values across the Americas.

Role is based in our Jersey City, NJ location, which has a flexible hybrid work model.

Core Responsibilities


* Leads the day-to-day administration of benefits programs and cyclical activities such as Open Enrollment across the Americas.


* Supports the team on all benefits programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and absence plans, for Verisk.


* Analyzes utilization data, employee feedback, external benchmarks and insights to inform plan improvements and strategy.


* Ensures full compliance with applicable U.S.

and Canadian laws and regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, IRS, CCSS, CCP, EI, etc.).


* Partners with the head of benefits and external advisors to evaluate plan performance and identify enhancements that are cost-effective and employee-friendly.


* Supports benefits-related aspects of annual open enrollment, vendor renewals, and mid-year plan changes.


* Develops scalable processes and documentation to ensure consistent, high-quality benefits operations across the region.


* Provides day-to-day support to benefits specialists to ensure timely execution, service excellence, and continuous improvement.


* Contributes to the development of benefit communications that are clear, inclusive, and empower employees to make informed choices.


* Partners cross-functionally with HRBPs, HR ...