Benefits Administrator-Non Profit

Benefits Administrator (Onsite) – Manhattan / Bronx

Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Location: Manhattan (5 days/week), with 2-3 days/month in the Bronx.

• Provide assistance in the administration of non‑union employee benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & ADD, FSA, HSA, LTD, Transit, 401(k) etc.).
• Act as a liaison with benefit plan vendors for processing claims and billings.
• Conduct new‑hire benefit orientations.
• Support the administration of new eligibility benefit enrollments, changes and terminations for all employee benefit programs.
• Collaborate with the Benefits Manager in processing short‑term and long‑term disability claims.
• Administer Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) and Paid Family Medical Leave (PFL).
• Process workers’ compensation claims.
• Audit and process monthly vendor bills.
• Prepare and maintain electronic employee personnel and benefit files.
• Run reports from HRIS system as required.
• Regularly interact with payroll department and management staff regarding employee information and action requests.
• Update employee timesheets to record approved family medical leave and paid family leave.
• Communicate policies and procedures.
• Support the Benefits Manager in conducting annual open enrollment.
• Work with Benefits Manager, Human Resources Manager, Deputy HR Director and Vice President/Human Resources on various projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• BA/BS in Human Resources Management or related discipline, or equivalent experience preferred; minimum of an Associate’s degree or 60 college credits required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in benefit administration for the lower end of salary range, 5+ years for upper range.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Superior administrative and computer skills; strong knowledge of Excel, Word and HRIS systems; experience with UKG HRIS and UKG Ready time and attendance or another Kronos‑based timekeeping system a plus.
• Strong benefit administration skills, detail oriented and able to multi‑task. Ability to assess and prioritize work projects while collaborating with other departments.
• Excellent judgment, sound decision making, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of federal and state regulations and compliance requirements: ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, PFL, ADA, Section 125, Workers’ Compensation, Medicare, Social Security, DOL.
• Willingness to work primarily at main office in Manhattan with occasional work at remote HR office in the Bronx.

Associate

Full‑time

Human Resources

Non‑profit Organizations