Benefits Manager

Atlantic Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health seeks a Benefits Manager to oversee health, retirement, and wellness programs in the New York City metropolitan area. This on-site role partners with HR, payroll, and vendors to administer plans, ensure compliance, and support audits.

You will analyze plan performance, communicate options to staff, lead open enrollment, and implement program enhancements. A Bachelor's in HR/Business is preferred; CEBS/PHR/SHRM-CP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in benefits administration including health, retirement and wellness.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA regulations and plan documents.
• Ability to analyze benefits data and prepare reports using HRIS.
• Effective communication to explain benefits concepts to staff and stakeholders.
• Experience partnering with vendors/brokers on renewals and new programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; CEBS/PHR/SHRM-CP a plus.
• Healthcare or large-organization experience preferred.
• On-site work attitude with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day benefits program administration.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and manage audits and reporting.
• Collaborate with HR, payroll, and vendors to resolve issues.
• Lead open enrollment and communicate options to employees.
• Analyze plan performance and recommend enhancements.

Skills

Benefits administration

Regulatory compliance

HRIS reporting

Vendor management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

CEBS/PHR/SHRM-CP certification (plus)

Tools

HRIS

Benefits administration systems

Job description

Company Description

Atlantic Health is a leading non-profit health care system serving New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the New York metropolitan area, with headquarters in Morristown, NJ. Supported by a workforce of approximately 25,000 team members, the system provides care across the full continuum of health needs through acute care hospitals, rehabilitation services, children’s care, visiting nurse services, mobile health, and numerous outpatient and urgent care locations. Atlantic Health serves more than half of New Jersey, including 14 counties and 7.5 million people. The organization is consistently recognized for exceptional patient care and a supportive, inclusive workplace culture, earning honors from Great Place to Work®, FORTUNE®, Newsweek, Modern Healthcare, Becker’s Healthcare, AARP, WELCOA, and Practice Greenhealth. These accolades highlight Atlantic Health as a strong environment for professional growth, well-being, and long-term career development.

Role Description

The Benefits Manager is an on-site role located in the New York City Metropolitan Area. This role is responsible for managing employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, leave of absence programs, and other ancillary benefits. The Benefits Manager will oversee day-to-day administration, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, collaborate with vendors, and support benefits-related audits and reporting. This position partners closely with HR leadership, payroll, and other internal stakeholders to resolve benefits issues, analyze plan performance, and recommend program enhancements. The Benefits Manager also provides guidance to team members on benefits options, supports open enrollment activities, and contributes to communication strategies that promote understanding and utilization of the benefits offerings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in employee benefits administration, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, and leave management.
• Strong knowledge of benefits compliance and regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA) and experience working with plan documents and policies.
• Ability to analyze benefits data, prepare reports, and use HRIS or benefits administration systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to explain complex benefits concepts, support team members, and partner with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with benefits vendors and brokers, including plan renewals, issue resolution, and implementation of new programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced certifications such as CEBS, PHR, or SHRM-CP are a plus.
• Prior experience in a health care or large, complex organization is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work on-site, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality and professionalism.