Benefits Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions is currently seeking a Benefits Manager with at least 5 years of experience working in a similar role. This is a Temp to Perm opportunity located in Manhattan, NY.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day administration of a comprehensive employee benefits portfolio, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability programs, paid family leave, voluntary benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), retirement savings plans, wellness initiatives, workers compensation, and commuter benefit programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, providing guidance on eligibility requirements, enrollment processes, plan provisions, claims issues, policy interpretation, and account-related matters while ensuring a high level of customer service and employee support.
• Coordinate and oversee leave administration programs, including leaves of absence, FMLA, state and local leave programs, disability claims, and workplace accommodation requests, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations as well as internal policies.
• Partner closely with benefit carriers, third-party administrators, brokers, payroll teams, and internal stakeholders to resolve complex benefit issues, maintain accurate records, and ensure seamless program administration.
• Support annual open enrollment activities, including system testing, employee communication campaigns, vendor coordination, enrollment reconciliation, and post-enrollment audits to ensure data integrity and a positive employee experience.
• Contribute to the development, evaluation, and implementation of new benefit offerings by conducting market research, assessing employee needs, monitoring industry trends, preparing cost-benefit analyses, and supporting program rollout initiatives.
• Assist with benefits benchmarking, compensation and benefits surveys, and competitive market analyses, compiling and interpreting data to support strategic decision-making, program enhancements, and overall benefits competitiveness.
• Monitor benefit plan performance and utilization trends, prepare reports and recommendations for leadership, and identify opportunities to improve employee engagement, program effectiveness, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with wellness vendors and external partners to promote employee well-being initiatives, increase awareness of available resources, drive participation, and support a culture of health and wellness.
• Develop, update, and maintain benefit communications, including enrollment guides, policy summaries, FAQs, presentations, intranet content, and other educational materials designed to enhance employee understanding of available programs.
• Conduct regular audits of benefits and leave-related data, ensuring accurate enrollments, deductions, carrier feeds, and compliance documentation while identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Stay informed of legislative and regulatory changes affecting employee benefits and leave programs, providing recommendations and process updates to maintain ongoing compliance and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Employee Benefits experience

Work Site: On Site

Employment Type: Temp to Perm

Compensation: $40 - $47/hr, depending on experience.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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