Benefits Administrator — On‑Site NYC + Year-End Bonus

Phipps Houses; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Phipps Houses is seeking a Benefits Administrator to join our NYC HR team. This on-site role supports medical, dental, vision, life, FSA/HSA and other programs, coordinates with vendors, and handles open enrollment processes. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in benefits administration, strong Excel/Word skills, and experience with UKG HRIS or Kronos.

A2-year degree is required; a Bachelor's is preferred. US work authorization is essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Human Resources Management or related discipline preferred; minimum of an Associates degree or 60 college credits required.
• 3–5 years experience in benefit administration required for lower end salary range; 5+ years for upper range.
• Strong Excel and Word skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; knowledge of federal/state benefits regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration of non-union employee benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, ADD, FSA, HSA, LTD, Transit, 401(k), etc.).
• Liaise with benefits plan vendors for processing claims and billing.
• Conduct new hire benefit orientations and enrollments; manage eligibility changes and terminations.
• Assist in processing short-term and long-term disability, FMLA, PFL, and COBRA administration.
• Audit and process monthly vendor bills; maintain personnel and benefit files; run HRIS reports.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Communication

Education

Associates or better

Bachelors or better in HR Administration or related field

Tools

UKG HRIS/UKG Ready/Kronos timekeeping

Job description

Phipps Houses is seeking a Benefits Administrator to join our NYC HR team. This on-site role supports medical, dental, vision, life, FSA/HSA and other programs, coordinates with vendors, and handles open enrollment processes. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in benefits administration, strong Excel/Word skills, and experience with UKG HRIS or Kronos.

A2-year degree is required; a Bachelor's is preferred. US work authorization is essential.