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Obra Capital · 1 hour ago

Director, Benefits and HR Operations

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $225K/yr

10+ years exp

Obra Capital is seeking a Director, Benefits and Human Resources Operations Professional leader to oversee and evolve the firm’s employee benefits, payroll, and HR systems across the organization and its subsidiaries. This role will be responsible for setting the overall benefits strategy while ensuring operational excellence, financial sustainability, and regulatory compliance across all programs.

Asset ManagementCreditFinancial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing and executing the overall strategy for employee benefits for the investment firms and its subsidiaries

Accountable for ensuring financial sustainability of all benefits plans including but not limited to benefits reconciliation

Utilize data-driven insights to shape the evolution of benefits plans

Collaborate with existing external consultants and broker partners to manage retirement and health & welfare plans

Oversee all payroll processes

Oversee HRIS and reporting which includes any HRIS implementation

Manage and monitor the performance of external vendors (administrators, insurers, consultants, etc.)

Directly manage and provide guidance and support for LOAs and LOA vendor

Manage employee communications around benefits in partnership with internal and external partners

Responsible for benefits administration, responding to employee questions, etc

Manage the Annual Enrollment process

Responsible for day-to-day administration, reporting, compliance and inquiries regarding the 401(k) plan

Manage the annual 401(k) compliance testing ,annual audit, and form 5500 processing in partnership with the accounting team and external partners

Responsible for Employee Handbook and other HR related policies

Qualification

Employee benefits administrationPayroll managementHRIS implementationRetirement plan managementHealthcare plan administrationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

10-15 years of experience in employee payroll benefits administration, and management

Well versed in the administration of both retirement (defined contribution) and healthcare

Ability to handle issues both strategically and tactically

Demonstrated problem solving and strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to clearly explain complex topics across the organization

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical/Rx

Dental and Vision plans

401(k) program with company match

Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA)

Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution

Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance

Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit

Daily lunch stipend

Company

Obra Capital

Obra Capital is a financial company that provides credit, insurance, consulting, wealth, and asset management services.

Founded in 2009

Austin, Texas, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.obra.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

unknown

Key Investors

Aquarian HoldingsRedBird Capital Partners

2024-08-22Private Equity

2024-08-22Debt Financing

2023-10-16Secondary Market

Leadership Team

Blair Wallace

Chief Executive Officer

Recent News

GlobeNewswire

Obra Capital Closes Third CLO Offering for $453M

2026-01-16

Alternative Credit Investor

Obra Capital hits $450m for third CLO

2026-01-16

Obra Capital, Inc.

Melissa Randall Joins Obra Capital as Chief Human Resources Officer

2025-10-28

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