Benefits Manager

Benefits Manager (Temp-to-Perm)

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite, 9-5PM

Compensation: $42-$45/hour (temporary) | $85,000-$90,000 annually upon permanent conversion, depending on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to join our Human Resources team on a temp-to-perm basis. This role requires a true subject matter expert in employee benefits, leave administration, and reasonable accommodations . The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of benefit plan management, federal and state leave regulations, ADA accommodations, and compliance requirements, while serving as a trusted resource for employees and leadership. Responsibilities align closely with established Benefits Manager functions, including benefits administration, leave management, and ADA compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee all employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, wellness, and voluntary benefit plans.
• Serve as the organization's primary expert on benefits, leave administration, and reasonable accommodations.
• Manage all aspects of leave programs, including FMLA, ADA leave, paid family leave, workers' compensation, disability, and applicable state and local leave regulations.
• Lead the interactive process for accommodation requests, ensuring compliance with ADA and other applicable laws.
• Interpret and communicate benefit plan provisions, eligibility requirements, and leave policies to employees and managers.
• Partner with insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators to resolve complex benefits and leave-related issues.
• Manage open enrollment activities, employee communications, and benefits education initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Audit benefit enrollments, deductions, invoices, and carrier records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Develop, update, and maintain policies, procedures, and employee communications related to benefits and leave programs.
• Analyze benefits utilization and recommend improvements to enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
• Support HR leadership with reporting, compliance audits, vendor management, and strategic benefits initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive benefits administration experience, including significant responsibility for leave management and accommodations.
• Demonstrated expertise in FMLA, ADA, reasonable accommodations, workers' compensation, disability programs, ERISA, COBRA, ACA, and HIPAA.
• Experience managing complex employee relations matters involving medical leaves and accommodation requests.
• Strong knowledge of benefit plan design, administration, and vendor management.
• Experience working with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems.
• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• CEBS, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, or related certification preferred.
• Experience supporting a large and diverse employee population.
• Proven experience leading open enrollment and benefits communication campaigns.

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