About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We've played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We've nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we're committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

Reporting to the VP of Global Benefits, the Associate Director of Benefits is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a best-in-class employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits and perks in the US for a population of 2,300 employees. This role has an opportunity to expand into global benefits work as well, so experience in global benefits or willingness to move into global work is a plus.

• Provide customer service support to internal and external customers. Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.
• Coordinate daily benefit administration and processing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Review both short- and long-range cost estimates/projections and relevant statistical analyses regarding modifications in benefits programs and implementation of new programs.
• Survey industry trends. Complete benefits surveys and review information obtained from the results. Analyze complex benefits information. Forecast trends and assist with future benefits designs. Develop specific recommendations for review by management.
• Monitor administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and funding. Prepare budgetary recommendations and assist in the monitoring, verifying and reconciling of budgeted funds.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations.Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
• Audit the accuracy and performance of functions performed by benefits staff.

• 5-7 years of US benefits experience (additional experience with global benefits is a plus).
• Must be a positive teammate with excellent communication and project management skills.
• Must have advanced proficiency with Excel, as well as other Office applications such as Word and PowerPoint.
• Able to perform analysis on large amounts of data, draw conclusions and provide recommendations.
• Accurate, detail oriented, self-starter, ability to multi-task, prioritize and think outside the box. Must operate with the highest level of integrity and management of confidential information.

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to channel your passion every day
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork empowering you to bring your best
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
• Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
• Investment in your professional growth and development enabling you to thrive in our vibrant community.
• The space to accelerate progress, positively disrupt, and create what happens next
• Time off for a winter recess

Sony Music is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Minimum Salary: 145000.00 Maximum Salary: 155000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly