Benefits Specialist

LHH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist for a nonprofit organization in New York City. This temporary-to-permanent role suits a detail-oriented HR professional who can manage day-to-day benefits administration and provide strong employee support in a fast-paced environment.

You will administer benefits programs, coordinate enrollments and events, maintain records in HRIS, collaborate with carriers, and assist with open enrollment and compliance efforts, including

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in employee benefits administration, ideally in a Benefits Specialist or Benefits Coordinator role.
• Strong understanding of benefits plans, enrollment procedures, eligibility, and employee support.
• Familiarity with HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement and other offerings.
• Coordinate new-hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and benefits changes.
• Serve as a primary resource for benefits questions, eligibility, coverage, and enrollment processes.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and employee information within HRIS and benefits platforms.
• Partner with benefits carriers, brokers, and internal HR teammates to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with annual open enrollment, employee communications, and benefits-related reporting.
• Support benefits reconciliations, audits, and ongoing process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable benefits policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Benefits Admin

HRIS Systems

COBRA HIPAA ERISA

Employee Support

Communication

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist for a nonprofit organization in New York City. This temporary-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented HR professional with strong knowledge of employee benefits administration who can confidently manage day-to-day benefits activities while providing excellent employee support.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and other applicable offerings.
• Coordinate new-hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and benefits changes.
• Serve as a primary resource for employee benefits questions, eligibility, coverage, and enrollment processes.
• Maintain accurate benefits records and employee information within HRIS and benefits platforms.
• Partner with benefits carriers, brokers, and internal HR team members to resolve discrepancies and employee concerns.
• Assist with annual open enrollment, employee communications, and benefits-related reporting.
• Support benefits reconciliations, audits, and ongoing process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable benefits policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in employee benefits administration, ideally within a Benefits Specialist or Benefits Coordinator capacity.
• Strong understanding of benefits plans, enrollment procedures, eligibility requirements, and employee support.
• Familiarity with HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Knowledge of applicable benefits regulations, including COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating with a broader HR team.

Additional Information

This position requires a full-time onsite presence in New York City. Candidates should be available to work in person and interested in a temporary-to-permanent opportunity.

Employment Type:

Temporary-to-Permanent

Compensation:

$35–$40 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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