Specialist, Benefits

Overview

Responsible for overseeing benefit carrier performance for all health, welfare and retirement plans to ensure that plans are administered accurately. Manages the occupational and non-occupational leave benefits to ensure minimal employee absence and minimal corporate expense. Acts in the absence of the Manager, Benefits.

Responsibilities

• Reviews qualified life event documentation and approves enrollment as appropriate

• Researches issues involving benefiteligibility, enrollment and payroll deduction errors and discrepancies. Discusses and resolves issues with benefit vendors. Provides phone and e-mail responses to all employees regarding benefit issues.

• Responsible for the review, reconciliation and payment of all benefit vendor invoices including Healthy San Francisco

• Prepares updated benefit communications i.e. SPD’s, Annual Open Enrollment material etc

• Maintains and updates plan administrative procedures

• Assists in the implementation and maintenance of dependent eligibility audits

• Review and verifies monthly billing for health and welfare plans

• Review and resolves issues affecting the 401(K) plan including contributions, match and catch-up contributions

• Works closely with the Manager, Employee Benefits to resolve any ERISA or HIPPA compliance issues

• Develops and maintains relationships with Benefits vendors, communicates plan changes

• Advises and trains regional human resource representatives on Disability and Workers’ Compensation laws and procedures

• Provides subject matter expertise regarding disability, workers’ compensation, CBPS’s leave policy and any other questions related to CBPS’ benefit program

• Recommends pro-active programs to bring employees with medical work limitations back to work quickly, with as little expense to the company as possible

• Collaborates with corporate risk management on developing strategies to close workers compensation open claims

• Recommends ideas and processes to reduce costs in the area of Workers’ Compensation

• Manages the salary continuation benefit for eligible exempt employees

• Administers the direct bill process for employees on leave. Follows up with employees who have not paid direct bill invoices and advises of cancellation policy

• Keeps informed of state and federal policy and law changes that may affect the benefits plans

• Assist with projects as required

• Acts in the absence of the Benefits Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge required

• Minimum of 5 yrs. Benefits Administration experience with a strong knowledge of FMLA, COBRA, ERISA, Section 125, ADA and applicable federal and state laws

• Knowledge of all office equipment

• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel and MS Access

• Knowledge of AS400 Infinium or similar HRIS system preferred

• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent oral & written communication skills

• Ability to set priorities/be confidential/organized/detail oriented

• Ability to handle stress and conflict & able to resolve issues effectively and confidentially

• Excellent customer service skills/great attitude/team player

• Excellent follow up skills

• Ability to be creative

• Ability to communicate accurately, clearly and effectively

• Excellent attention to detail

What We Offer:

An opportunity to join an established team and be part of a successful and proven global organization!

A competitive compensation program!

Large Company Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/401K with a competitive company match!

Employee discounts on Canon products & vendor discount programs for employees!

World-Class Training & Career Development Programs!

Job Locations US-NY-NEW YORK

Posted Date 1 week ago (6/2/2026 5:23 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-21161

# of Openings 1

Category (Portal Searching) Administrative/Clerical

Position Type (Portal Searching) Regular Full-Time

Minimum Salary USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary USD $70,000.00/Yr.

Fixed Salary USD $65,000.00/Yr.