Benefits Specialist

CLEAR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Flexible time off

Wellness stipends

Job summary

A leading benefits management firm in New York seeks a Benefits Specialist to manage health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs. You’ll guide employees through benefits options, ensuring compliance and delivering an exceptional experience. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in benefits administration, strong expertise in health and retirement benefits, and excellent communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of U.S. benefits administration experience in a mid-to-large organization.
• Deep knowledge of health, welfare, retirement benefits, and leave administration.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer health and welfare plans, including enrollments and changes.
• Process disability, FMLA, ADA accommodations, and Workers’ Compensation claims.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, IRS, and other regulations.

Skills

Benefits administration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

HRIS skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Overview

CLEAR is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join our Benefits team. You’ll be a trusted resource for employees, guiding them through their benefits options and ensuring programs are administered with accuracy, compliance, and care. You’ll manage health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs while helping to shape our benefits strategy and deliver a best-in-class employee experience.

What you'll do:

Responsibilities

• Benefits Administration
  • Administer health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations
  • Process required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate recordkeeping and proper deductions
  • Reconcile vendor billing and benefits statements
  • Administer the company’s 401(k) plan, including enrollments, changes, loans, rollovers, and terminations
  • Oversee COBRA administration and qualifying life events
  • Conduct health and 401(k) benefit orientations for new hires
• Leave & Claims Management
  • Process disability, FMLA, ADA accommodations, Paid Family Leave, and Workers’ Compensation claims
  • Act as the primary point of contact for employees navigating leaves of absence
• Compliance & Reporting
  • Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, IRS, and other federal/state/local regulations
  • Support compliance and reporting requirements, including summary plan descriptions, nondiscrimination testing, and Form 5500 preparation
  • Perform periodic audits of HRIS records and vendor billing
• Employee Experience & Vendor Management
  • Serve as an advocate and trusted resource for employees regarding benefits questions and escalations
  • Play a major role in Open Enrollment planning, communications, and employee education
  • Partner with vendors and brokers to improve service delivery and resolve escalations
  • Provide training, communications, and presentations to educate employees about their benefits
• Strategic Initiatives & Projects
  • Collaborate with the Senior Benefits Manager to evaluate benefit offerings and recommend enhancements
  • Lead ad-hoc projects and support the launch of new benefits initiatives

How you'll measure success

• Resolution time and employee satisfaction with benefits support
• Accuracy of payroll file processing and vendor billing
• Compliance results in audits and reporting
• Quality of leave tracking and coordination
• Clear communication channels established with People team stakeholders

What you're great at

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• 3–5+ years of U.S. benefits administration experience in a mid-to-large organization
• Deep knowledge of health, welfare, retirement benefits, and leave administration
• Excellent Excel and HRIS skills (Workday experience preferred)
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a focus on employee service

Rewards & Benefits

At CLEAR, we offer holistic total rewards including comprehensive healthcare plans, family-building benefits, flexible time off, wellness stipends, and more. The base salary range for this role is $80,000-$100,000, depending on skills and experience. CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job.

For applicants in the U.S.: CLEAR is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs.

EEO & Accessibility

CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. If you require an accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job, please contact us.