Benefits Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Benefits Assistant to join our team in Scarsdale, New York in a Contract position. This role supports daily benefits administration and serves as a key resource for employees who need guidance on benefit programs, leave matters, and related processes. The ideal candidate brings strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and hands-on experience assisting with benefits operations in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate day-to-day benefits activities, including enrollment updates, status changes, and record maintenance across benefit programs.
• Support COBRA-related processes by tracking eligibility, preparing required documentation, and helping ensure timely follow-up on continuation coverage matters.
• Assist with leave of absence administration by monitoring requests, maintaining accurate records, and communicating next steps to employees and internal partners.
• Respond to employee questions regarding health, welfare, and other benefit offerings with clear and helpful guidance.
• Review benefits data for accuracy, reconcile discrepancies, and help maintain organized documentation for audits and reporting needs.
• Partner with HR and external providers to help resolve benefit issues and ensure smooth delivery of services.
• Contribute to compensation and benefits support activities by helping track information and preparing materials as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information and benefit-related records.• Prior experience supporting benefits administration, benefits coordination, or a related human resources function.
• Working knowledge of COBRA processes and employee leave of absence administration.
• Familiarity with compensation and benefits practices, including employee support and record management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills when working with employees, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in processing benefit information and maintaining documentation.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.