Benefits Specialist

Job Title: Benefits Specialist

Location: White Plains, NY

Duration: 12-month contract (with possibility of extension up to 24 months)

Schedule: Onsite / Hybrid as required

Local Candidates Only – Tri-State Area Required

ASAP is hiring on behalf of our client for a Benefits Specialist to support a large HR organization during an active HR transformation initiative. This role offers hands-on exposure to benefits administration, vendor management, compliance, and employee support within a fast-paced, collaborative HR environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced benefits professional to contribute to day-to-day HR operations while supporting ongoing process improvements and system enhancements. Experience with SAP and SuccessFactors is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as plan administrator for assigned employee benefits programs and ensure third-party administrators (TPAs) are administering plans accurately.
• Manage benefits vendor relationships and resolve routine claims and enrollment issues.
• Apply continuous improvement practices to enhance benefits administration, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Process monthly benefits invoices and conduct billing audits.
• Support planning and development of benefits programs for salaried and union employees.
• Act as subject matter expert for leave programs (FMLA, PFL, etc.) and serve as primary point of contact for employees, managers, and Payroll
• Lead and support benefits communications, including New Hire Benefits Orientation, employee education sessions, and one-on-one inquiries.
• Maintain and update benefits documentation, guidebooks, and policies.
• Participate in benefits vendor RFPs and bid evaluations.
• Assist with annual benefits budgeting and expense tracking.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Procurement, Legal, Accounting, and IT to ensure compliance and service delivery.
• Stay current on federal and state benefits laws and regulations.
• Support special projects and additional HR initiatives as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience administering and supporting employee benefits programs and claims processing.
• Strong knowledge of benefits-related federal and state regulations (HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, PFL, ADA, ERISA, ACA, etc.).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint; Access preferred).
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with all levels of an organization.
• SAP Personnel Module experience preferred.

Education:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required.
• Candidates must be local to the Tri-State area (NY, NJ, CT).

ASAP (Allied Staff Augmentation Partners, Inc.) is the expert solution for companies seeking skilled contract labor without the administrative, legal and management headaches of using outsourced workers. Our recruitment and staffing services help companies engage highly qualified contractors, as well as link contractors with contingent roles without many of the usual risks of self-employment. If you’re an Engineer, PM, HR Professional, Financial or Administrative professional with experience in the power and energy sector seeking a long-term, high-paying contract position with one of the sector’s leading companies, Allied Staff Augmentation Partners stands ready to help you achieve your goals If you’re an employer or contractor looking for a responsive, reliable and knowledgeable partner to meet your contingent workforce administration and management needs, please contact ASAP today.