Benefits Specialist

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a Benefits Specialist in New York, NY to oversee health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs and to work with third‑party administrators, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliant, efficient operations.

The role requires 3–7 years of benefits administration experience, strong Excel and HRIS/payroll proficiency, and a collaborative, customer‑oriented approach to supporting employees and improving processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in HR or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience administering employee benefits programs.
• Experience with self-funded health and welfare plans and 401(k).
• Proficiency with Excel and HRIS/payroll systems; ADP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs with accurate enrollments and eligibility.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, life events, claims, and related questions.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers, third‑party administrators, payroll and other benefit vendors.
• Support compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA and other requirements.
• Maintain benefit records, prepare reports, and support audits and enrollments.

Skills

Excel

HRIS

Payroll systems

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

ADP payroll

Job description

Job Overview – Benefits Specialist

Compensation: $90,000 – $130,000/year + bonus

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Benefits Specialist in New York, NY for our client, supporting employee benefits administration, vendor management, compliance, and benefits strategy. This role will oversee self-funded health and welfare programs, retirement benefits, and employee experience while partnering with third‑party administrators, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient operations and regulatory compliance. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping and enhancing a growing organization's benefits function.

Responsibilities as the Benefits Specialist:

• Benefits Administration: Administer employee health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs while ensuring accurate enrollments, eligibility, and ongoing plan administration.
• Employee Support: Assist employees with benefit enrollment, life events, claims, and benefit-related questions while providing a high level of customer service.
• Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with insurance carriers, third‑party administrators, payroll, and other benefit vendors to support day‑to‑day benefit operations.
• Compliance: Support compliance with employee benefits and leave regulations, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and other applicable federal and state requirements.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain benefit records, prepare reports, and support audits, open enrollment, and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications for the Benefits Specialist:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: 3-7 years of experience administering employee benefits programs, including self-funded health and welfare plans and 401(k) retirement plans, is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience managing self-funded benefit plan implementations, vendor transitions, or working with third‑party administrators, consultants, and payroll providers is strongly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and HRIS or payroll systems is required. Experience with ADP is preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, build vendor relationships, and deliver an exceptional employee experience while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.