Benefits Coordinator

CFS; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in New York is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to support benefits administration, leave management, and vendor coordination. The role offers a hybrid schedule with one in-office day per week and potential for permanent hire depending on budget.

You will gain hands-on experience across health, retirement, leave, and union benefits programs, with exposure to compliance, education, and employee engagement initiatives in a collaborative HR team.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years of benefits administration experience.
• Knowledge of healthcare, FSA, 403(b), and employee benefits programs.
• Experience processing benefits transactions and eligibility changes.
• Familiarity with leave administration and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile benefit invoices and eligibility changes.
• Manage benefit terminations, COBRA administration, and union-related documentation.
• Conduct new hire benefits orientations and employee presentations.
• Monitor and respond to benefits inbox inquiries.
• Support leave administration, including FMLA and related leave programs.
• Serve as a resource for employee benefit questions and escalations.

Skills

Benefits administration

Health benefit knowledge

Leave administration

Vendor management

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Looking to expand your benefits administration experience in a highly visible role? Join a collaborative HR team where you'll gain exposure to benefits operations, leave management, employee education, and vendor coordination, with potential for long-term career growth.

Benefits Coordinator

Salary: $28.00-$31.00/hour

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Hybrid schedule with only one required in-office day each week
• Opportunity to convert to a permanent position based on budget approval
• Direct exposure to Benefits leadership and strategic HR initiatives
• Gain hands-on experience across health, retirement, leave, and union benefits programs
• Build expertise in employee benefits compliance, administration, and vendor management
• Play a visible role supporting employee benefit education and engagement
• Work with a diverse employee population and complex benefit plans
• Broaden your experience with leave administration, including FMLA and Prudential-managed programs
• Stable Monday through Friday schedule with standard business hours
• Convenient Lower East Side location in a collaborative team environment

Key Responsibilities For The Benefits Coordinator

• Process and reconcile benefit invoices and eligibility changes
• Manage benefit terminations, COBRA administration, and union-related documentation
• Conduct new hire benefits orientations and employee presentations
• Monitor and respond to benefits inbox inquiries
• Support leave administration, including FMLA and related leave programs
• Serve as a resource for employee benefit questions and escalations

Qualifications For The Benefits Coordinator

• 1.5+ years of benefits administration experience
• Knowledge of healthcare, FSA, 403(b), and employee benefits programs
• Experience processing benefits transactions and employee eligibility changes
• Familiarity with leave administration and compliance processes
• Paycom experience preferred
• Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese language skills are a plus

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