Contract Benefits Manager - Leave Coverage (NYC)

Teneo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Teneo is seeking a Benefits Manager (Contract) to support the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs and leave processes during a temporary leave period. The role is based in New York City, on-site three days per week for onboarding, starting October 2026 for about nine months.

You will partner with the People Team, Payroll, and external vendors to ensure accurate, compliant benefits administration across the U.S. and international locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business admin, or related field.
• 5+ years' hands-on benefits administration experience.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. benefits, leave, and compliance; international benefits a plus.
• Experience partnering with vendors, brokers, Payroll, and Finance teams.
• Proficiency with Workday for benefits and reporting; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day administration of benefits programs for US and international plans.
• Process enrollments, life events, terminations, COBRA, and retirement transactions.
• Conduct weekly new-hire benefits orientations.
• Collaborate with Senior People Partner to ensure smooth benefits operations.
• Coordinate leave of absence and accommodation processes with external providers.
• Support benefits administration across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean offices.
• Maintain records, perform audits, and assist with compliance activities.
• Assist with annual compensation data preparation and reporting.
• Escalate complex issues to Senior People Partner.

Skills

Benefits domain knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Teneo is seeking a Benefits Manager (Contract) to support the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs and leave processes during a temporary leave period. The role is based in New York City, on-site three days per week for onboarding, starting October 2026 for about nine months.

You will partner with the People Team, Payroll, and external vendors to ensure accurate, compliant benefits administration across the U.S. and international locations.