Senior Benefits Specialist @ Top AM100 Firm

Coda Search│Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal staffing firm in New York is seeking a Senior Benefits & Leave Specialist to handle benefits administration and leave management. This role requires over 5 years of experience in a law firm or professional services environment. Strong knowledge of FMLA, PFL, and compliance with leave laws is essential. The ideal candidate will ensure a seamless employee experience while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of benefits and leave administration experience, preferably in a professional services or law firm environment.
• In-depth knowledge of FMLA, PFL, ADA, STD, LTD, and related regulations.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work with employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate benefits-related portions of new hire orientation and onboarding sessions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding leave policies.
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws and ensure accurate documentation of leave cases.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave management

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Our client, a prestigious AM100 law firm, is seeking a Senior Benefits & Leave Specialist to join their HR team in New York. This role offers the opportunity to be a key point of contact for benefits administration, leave management, and employee lifecycle activities within one of the most respected legal environments in the country. The Senior Specialist will work closely with HR, Payroll, Legal Personnel, and other internal stakeholders to deliver a seamless employee experience from onboarding through offboarding, while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local leave laws.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate benefits-related portions of new hire orientation and onboarding sessions.
• Guide employees through benefits enrollment, policies, and resources.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave policies, eligibility, and procedures.
• Administer and track all leaves of absence, including FMLA, Paid Family Leave (PFL), ADA accommodations, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and other statutory or firm-provided leaves.
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws and ensure accurate documentation of all leave cases.
• Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate benefits-related deductions, leave pay calculations, and disability payments.
• Support annual benefits enrollment and ongoing employee communications.
• Stay current on federal, state, and local leave laws and regulations.
• Recommend and implement process improvements for leave tracking, communication, and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of benefits and leave administration experience, preferably in a professional services or law firm environment.
• In-depth knowledge of FMLA, PFL, ADA, STD, LTD, and related regulations.
• Strong understanding of benefits enrollment, compliance, and vendor management.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work with employees at all levels with discretion and empathy.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Law Practice