Benefits Analyst

Kohn Pedersen Fox•New York, NY

39d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

KPF, a leading global architecture firm, seeks a Benefits Analyst to support the administration of the firm’s employee benefits programs. This is an entry-level to junior-level role designed for someone early in their HR or benefits career who is eager to learn and grow within a global HR team. The Benefits Analyst will provide day-to-day operational, data, and administrative support to the Global Director of Benefits and serve as a point of contact for employee benefit inquiries. This is an employee-facing role that supports clear communication, accurate benefits administration, and compliance across the firm’s benefit offerings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
3–5 years of experience in HR, benefits administration, or a related role.
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to employee benefits administration or HR operations.
Experience with HRIS platforms (Workday preferred).
Payroll systems exposure (ADP preferred).
Interest in pursuing benefits certifications such as CEBS or GBA.
Experience in architecture, design, or professional services firms a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, COBRA, retirement plans, and leave programs.
Support annual open enrollment and new hire benefits enrollment processes.
Prepare and distribute benefits materials and communications.
Respond to routine employee benefit inquiries and escalate complex issues as needed.
Assist with benefits data tracking, reporting, and reconciliation.
Support billing review and audits in collaboration with Payroll/Accounting.
Maintain accurate benefits records in HRIS and vendor systems.
Assist with compliance reporting and required filings.
Coordinate communication with benefits vendors and external partners.
Support system testing, audits, and process improvements.
Assist with benefits education materials and presentations.
Support benefits portions of new-hire orientation and onboarding.
Conduct benefits onboarding for all new hires, including review of plan options, enrollment timelines, and employee questions.
Provide administrative and employee support during the annual Open Enrollment process.
Track employee feedback and FAQs to improve benefit communications.
Assist with HR projects related to benefits administration.