Benefits Manager

Physician Affiliate Group of NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is seeking a Benefits Manager to oversee the daily administration and operation of employee benefit programs. You will liaise with brokers, vendors, and employees, ensuring plans are competitive, compliant, and efficiently run.

The role includes managing benefits operations, annual open enrollment, and leave administration, while supervising a small Benefits Team and maintaining HRIS systems and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive benefits administration experience, with 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily benefits administration (health, dental, vision, life, disability, FMLA, paid leave, FSA, commuter benefits, retirement).
• Coordinate annual open enrollment and communication strategies, training, system configuration.
• Support leave administration (FMLA, disability, parental leave) and partner with carriers on complex claims.
• Maintain HRIS data, audit billing statements, and ensure SLA compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Paycom

Workday

ADP

UKG

Job description

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY), an organization affiliated withNYC Health + Hospitals, has an opportunity for a Benefits Manager.PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in New York State and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City’s public hospitals, Numerous public health community-based practices, and the city’s Correctional Health Service.

The mission ofNYC Health + Hospitalsis to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitalsis the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Under the Direction of the Director of Benefits, the Benefits Manager oversees the daily administration and operation of the organization's employee benefit programs. This role ensures benefit plans are competitive, compliant, and efficiently run. The Manager serves as the primary liaison between insurance brokers, vendors, and employees, while supporting the Benefits staff.

Opportunity Details

Benefits Administration:

• Manage daily operations of benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FMLA, paid family leave, FSA, commuter benefits, and retirement plans.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment, including the development of communication strategies, training, and system configuration.
• Support the leave administration team functions including FMLA, short-term disability, long-term disability, and parental leave.
• Resolve complex employee issues regarding claims, coverage, and eligibility by partnering with carriers.

Vendor and System Management:

• Serve as a contact for insurance brokers, third-party administrators, and benefit vendors.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Maintain the Benefits Administration system (HRIS), ensuring accurate data transmission and file feeds.
• Audit monthly billing statements from insurance carriers to ensure accurate premium payments.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure program compliance with federal and state regulations including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and the ACA.
• Coordinate required filings and testing, including Form 5500s, non-discrimination testing, and SARs.
• Generate regular metrics reports on benefits utilization, enrollment trends, and expenditures.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise a small Benefits Team.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY), an organization affiliated withNYC Health + Hospitals, has an opportunity for a Benefits Manager.PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in New York State and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City’s public hospitals, Numerous public health community-based practices, and the city’s Correctional Health Service.

The mission ofNYC Health + Hospitalsis to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff.

NYC Health + Hospitalsis the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Under the Direction of the Director of Benefits, the Benefits Manager oversees the daily administration and operation of the organization's employee benefit programs. This role ensures benefit plans are competitive, compliant, and efficiently run. The Manager serves as the primary liaison between insurance brokers, vendors, and employees, while supporting the Benefits staff.

Opportunity Details

Benefits Administration:

• Manage daily operations of benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FMLA, paid family leave, FSA, commuter benefits, and retirement plans.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment, including the development of communication strategies, training, and system configuration.
• Support the leave administration team functions including FMLA, short-term disability, long-term disability, and parental leave.
• Resolve complex employee issues regarding claims, coverage, and eligibility by partnering with carriers.

Vendor and System Management:

• Serve as a contact for insurance brokers, third-party administrators, and benefit vendors.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Maintain the Benefits Administration system (HRIS), ensuring accurate data transmission and file feeds.
• Audit monthly billing statements from insurance carriers to ensure accurate premium payments.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure program compliance with federal and state regulations including ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and the ACA.
• Coordinate required filings and testing, including Form 5500s, non-discrimination testing, and SARs.
• Generate regular metrics reports on benefits utilization, enrollment trends, and expenditures.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise a small Benefits Team.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
• Experience: 3-5 years of progressive experience in benefits administration, with 1–2 years in a supervisory role.
• Certifications: CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) or SHRM-CP preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., Paycom, Workday, ADP, UKG) and Excel skills.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Stewardship: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.

Benefits include

• 401(k) Company Contribution (subject to IRS contribution limits):
  • Employees are immediately vested in a 3% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
  • After one year of service, employees receive an additional 7% company contribution of base earnings. No employee match is required.
• Generous Annual Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation and Holiday.
• Medical, Prescription, and Dental Coverage: Top-tier plans with employee contributions significantly below market rates.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Coverage: Equal to 3x your salary (up to a maximum of $250,000) provided at no cost to you.
  • Additional employee-paid Voluntary Life and AD&D coverage is available for you and your family.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Pre-tax employee-paid contributions for commuting expenses.

PhysicianAffiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) mission is to provide accountable, responsive, quality care with the highest degree of sensitivity to the needs of the diverse population that lives in our New York Community. PAGNY is one of the largest physician groups in the country and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the nation, serving more than a million New Yorkers annually. Our providers are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (PAGNY) is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable hiring practices and a supportive workplace. All candidates are considered based on their individual qualifications, potential, and experience. To learn more about our culture and ongoing workplace practices, please visit our Workplace Culture | PAGNY page.

*Salary Disclosure

The salary listed for this position complies with New York City's Salary Transparency Law for Job Advertisements. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include benefits.