Benefits Manager

Oversees the administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs for multiple affiliated organizations serving more than 850 employees.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary resource for employee benefits questions and concerns.
• Administer all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, FSA/HSA, voluntary benefits, COBRA, and wellness initiatives.
• Manage benefit eligibility, enrollments, life events, status changes, and terminations, ensuring accurate administration in ADP and vendor systems.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment, employee communications, education sessions, and benefit presentations.
• Reconcile benefit invoices, monitor vendor payments, and resolve discrepancies.
• Partner with brokers and consultants on benefit strategy, renewals, cost containment, and plan improvements.
• Oversee workers' compensation administration, including claim review, accident reporting, trend monitoring, required investigations, and hearing participation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, OSHA, ADA, EEOC, Medicare, and related reporting requirements.
• Monitor HRIS processes affecting benefit eligibility, enrollment, and ACA measurement periods.
• Support supervisor and leadership training related to benefits, safety, leaves of absence, and workers' compensation.
• Maintain expertise in FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and Workers' Compensation regulations and serve as the primary backup for leave administration.

Requirements

• At least five years of benefits administration experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• ADP experience and experience administering self-insured medical and workers’ compensation programs strongly preferred.
• Valid, unrestricted NY State driver's license strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business/human resources and HR certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Lift up to 20 pounds.
• Communicate effectively.
• Perform routine office tasks, including typing, filing, and operating standard office equipment.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• 403B with Employer Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Recognition Program
• Employee Discount Program

Pay

$70,000-$73,112/year