Benefits Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Benefits Coordinator to join a busy Total Rewards team in New York, New York. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can step into a high-volume environment and contribute quickly across leave programs, benefits operations, and related employee support. The role is fully onsite and offers the chance to make an immediate impact while helping maintain accurate, responsive administration for a large employee population.

Responsibilities:
• Manage day-to-day leave of absence processes for employees, ensuring cases are tracked accurately and handled in a timely manner.
• Support administration of health and welfare benefit programs, including employee enrollment activity, updates, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation activities by maintaining documentation, monitoring case status, and partnering with internal stakeholders as needed.
• Use Excel and Microsoft Office tools to maintain organized records, reporting trackers, and benefit-related data for a high-volume workload.
• Respond to employee and manager questions regarding benefits and leave programs with clear, thorough communication.
• Assist the Total Rewards team with ongoing operational support as they manage a substantial number of active leave cases.
• Review benefit information for accuracy and follow up on discrepancies to help ensure compliant and efficient administration.• 2+ years of experience in benefits, leave administration, or a related human resources support role.
• Hands-on knowledge of leave of absence administration and health and welfare benefits processing.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a significant case volume and competing priorities.
• Intermediate Excel skills with experience maintaining trackers, reports, and detailed administrative records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with workers’ compensation processes is preferred.
• Experience with benefits coordination, COBRA administration, or broader compensation and benefits support is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates with some college and relevant experience may also be considered.