Senior Benefits Specialist

Oakleaf Partnership; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Well-being programs

Job summary

Oakleaf Partnership is partnering with a respected client in New York City to recruit an experienced Sr. Benefits Specialist for the Well-being and Benefits team.

The role is hybrid and focuses on administration, enhancements, and delivery of employee benefits and wellbeing programs within a large, complex organization. You will manage benefits renewals, enrollments, vendor relationships, and compliance, while collaborating with HR, legal, and stakeholders to improve processes and employee

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated benefits administration experience.
• Experience with U.S. employee benefits plans and renewals.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local benefits regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support U.S. employee benefits programs including medical, dental, and vision.
• Lead annual open enrollment and communicate with employees.
• Manage relationships with third-party benefits vendors and partners.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Identify process improvements to enhance employee experience and program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with HR, legal, and vendors on program implementation.

Skills

Benefits administration

Compliance

Vendor management

Project management

Job description

We are partnering with a highly respected client in New York City that is seeking an experienced Sr. Benefits Specialist to join its Well-being and Benefits team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the administration, enhancement, and delivery of employee benefits and well-being programs within a large, complex organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support U.S. employee benefits programs, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Family-building and family support benefits
• Employee well-being initiatives and programs
• Manage relationships with third-party benefits vendors and partners.
• Lead and support annual open enrollment processes and employee communications.
• Assist with benefits renewals, plan evaluations, and program enhancements.
• Handle escalated employee benefits issues and inquiries.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, HR colleagues, legal counsel, and vendors to ensure effective program administration and compliance.
• Support the implementation of new benefits and well-being programs from concept through execution.
• Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, employee experience, and program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ years of dedicated benefits administration experience.
• Strong experience managing:
• Benefits renewals
• Compliance
• Employee escalations
• Program administration
• Experience implementing and supporting employee well-being programs.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.