Senior Benefits Specialist

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

Job summary

Premier Law Firm in Manhattan, NY is seeking a Well-Being and Benefits Senior Specialist to join our client’s team. You will manage the day-to-day employee benefits programs and lead wellbeing initiatives to enhance employee experience.

The role requires experience with benefits administration in a professional services setting and familiarity with HRIS systems (preferably PeopleSoft). You will collaborate with HR, Payroll, and external providers to support the firm’s people strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience managing employee benefits programs in a professional services setting.
• Experience with HRIS systems, preferably PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge of benefits compliance and data privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs with accuracy and strong employee experience.
• Serve as primary contact for benefits and wellbeing queries, offering expert guidance and issue resolution.
• Coordinate annual benefits renewals, provider relationships, benchmarking, and new/updated benefits.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate the firm’s wellbeing program across physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing.
• Lead wellbeing campaigns, events, training sessions, and communications to boost engagement.

Skills

Benefits administration

Employee engagement

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Our client is a premier law firm. They seek a Well-Being and Benefits Senior Specialist to join their Manhattan, NY office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day administration of the firm's employee benefits programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and an excellent employee experience
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee benefits and wellbeing queries, providing expert advice and resolving issues promptly
• Coordinate annual benefits renewals, provider relationships, benchmarking activities, and the implementation of new or enhanced benefits
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate the firm's annual wellbeing program, covering physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing initiatives
• Lead wellbeing campaigns, events, training sessions, and communications to increase employee engagement and awareness of available support
• Analyze benefits utilization, wellbeing metrics, employee feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Produce regular reports and insights for HR leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making and program effectiveness
• Ensure benefits and wellbeing programs comply with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, firm policies, and data privacy standards
• Manage benefits and wellbeing projects, including planning, stakeholder engagement, communications, implementation, and post-launch evaluation
• Build effective relationships with HR colleagues, Payroll, Finance, external providers, and business stakeholders to support the delivery of the firm's people strategy

Requirements

• Relevant experience from a law firm, non-profit, or investment firm
• HRIS system experience, preferably Peoplesoft