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Benefits Specialist

$35 - $40 per hour
Full-time

LHH

Benefits Specialist | New York, NY

Position Overview

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist for a nonprofit organization in New York City. This temporary-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented HR professional with strong knowledge of employee benefits administration who can confidently manage day-to-day benefits activities while providing excellent employee support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and other applicable offerings.
  • Coordinate new-hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and benefits changes.
  • Serve as a primary resource for employee benefits questions, eligibility, coverage, and enrollment processes.
  • Maintain accurate benefits records and employee information within HRIS and benefits platforms.
  • Partner with benefits carriers, brokers, and internal HR team members to resolve discrepancies and employee concerns.
  • Assist with annual open enrollment, employee communications, and benefits-related reporting.
  • Support benefits reconciliations, audits, and ongoing process improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable benefits policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in employee benefits administration, ideally within a Benefits Specialist or Benefits Coordinator capacity.
  • Strong understanding of benefits plans, enrollment procedures, eligibility requirements, and employee support.
  • Familiarity with HRIS and benefits administration systems.
  • Knowledge of applicable benefits regulations, including COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Comfortable working independently and collaborating with a broader HR team.

Additional Information

This position requires a full-time onsite presence in New York City . Candidates should be available to work in person and interested in a temporary-to-permanent opportunity.

Employment Type: Temporary-to-Permanent

Compensation: $35–$40 per hour

Industry: Nonprofit

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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