Benefits Administrator (Contract)

Our client with offices across the US and a few employees in Canada is seeking an experienced Benefits Administrator to serve as the primary benefits resource for approximately 300 employees. This is a highly visible role supporting all aspects of benefits administration, leave management, vendor partnerships, employee communications, and ongoing integration initiatives following a recent corporate transition. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently while partnering closely with HR, Payroll, employees, and external vendors.

• Location: New York, NY (midtown West) (Hybrid, 3-4 days onsite)
• Duration: 3-6+ Month Contract
• Pay: $35-40/hr

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and escalations
• Administer health and welfare plans including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, commuter benefits, and retirement programs
• Manage employee enrollments, qualifying life events, eligibility changes, and terminations
• Conduct benefits onboarding sessions for new hires
• Administer leave programs including FMLA, disability, parental leave, state leave programs, and personal leaves in partnership with third-party vendors
• Guide employees through leave and return-to-work processes
• Partner with carriers, brokers, and vendors to resolve benefits issues and claims escalations
• Review and reconcile benefit invoices and assist with reporting and audits
• Partner closely with Payroll regarding benefit deductions, 401(k) administration, and leave-related payroll impacts
• Maintain benefits data and reporting within Workday
• Support ongoing process improvements, and documentation efforts

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years of benefits administration experience
• Strong knowledge of US health and welfare plans, some experience/exposure to Canadian benefits
• Experience managing leaves of absence and partnering with third-party leave administrators
• Strong vendor management and employee-facing customer service skills
• Workday experience strongly preferred
• Strong Excel and reporting capabilities
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting multi-state employee populations is highly desirable and will be shown preference

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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