Benefits Administrator

EverPeak Recruitment; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Collaborative culture

Exposure to benefits programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

EverPeak Recruitment is seeking a Benefits Administrator in East Syracuse, NY on-site. Join a collaborative team to manage day-to-day benefits administration, leave processes, and compliance across multiple programs.

You will serve as a resource for employees and HR, handling inquiries, enrollments, and leaves with precision. The role offers exposure to a broad range of benefits programs and payroll-related areas, with a focus on process improvement and excellent service.

Qualifications

• Experience in benefits administration, HR administration, or a related role.
• Knowledge of employee benefits and leave administration.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through.
• Comfort using HR systems, benefits platforms, and other technology.
• Excellent communication skills and a service-oriented approach.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Administer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, voluntary benefits, and COBRA programs.
• Process enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, eligibility changes, and benefits-related billing and payroll reconciliations.
• Coordinate leaves of absence, including FMLA, New York Paid Family Leave, and disability.
• Serve as a resource for employees and HR teams, responding to benefits questions and resolving issues.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and brokers while maintaining accurate records and supporting regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and benefits administration.

Skills

Benefits Administration

HR Administration

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

HR systems

Tools

HRIS

Benefits platforms

Payroll systems

Job description

Benefits Administrator

East Syracuse, NY On-site

Are you an organized, detail-oriented benefits professional who enjoys helping employees and keeping benefit programs running smoothly? We are conducting an exclusive search for an experienced Benefits Administrator to manage day-to-day benefits administration and leave processes in a collaborative, professional environment.

This is an opportunity to expand your benefits expertise, work with a variety of benefit programs, and make a meaningful impact on the employee experience.

What You'll Do

• Administer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, voluntary benefits, and COBRA programs.
• Process enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, eligibility changes, and benefits-related billing and payroll reconciliations.
• Coordinate leaves of absence, including FMLA, New York Paid Family Leave, and disability.
• Serve as a resource for employees and HR teams, responding to benefits questions and resolving issues.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and brokers while maintaining accurate records and supporting regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and benefits administration.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in benefits administration, HR administration, or a related role.
• Knowledge of employee benefits and leave administration.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through.
• Comfort using HR systems, benefits platforms, and other technology.
• Excellent communication skills and a service-oriented approach.
• The ability to handle confidential information professionally and manage competing priorities.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary in a collaborative work culture
• Broad exposure to benefits programs and HR processes.
• Opportunity to develop your expertise in benefits administration, compliance, and technology.
• A role where your attention to detail and commitment to employee service make a difference.

We’re proud to be recognized as Inc.’s Best Workplaces and one of CNY’s Best Place to Work. We live our values of Integrity, Accountability, and Transparency. You'll be part of a supportive environment with strong benefits including medical. dental, vision, 401K with match and meaningful opportunities for growth.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance