Benefits Specialist: Retirement

NY United Health Services•Binghamton, NY

6d•$25 - $38•Hybrid

About The Position

At UHS, every connection is a difference maker—and that includes the ones that shape your future. As a Benefits Specialist focused on retirement programs, you’ll do more than manage plans—you’ll guide employees through some of the most important financial decisions of their lives. From ensuring accurate enrollments to supporting compliance and vendor partnerships, your work will help team members feel secure and valued. This role blends technical expertise with human connection, offering the chance to make a tangible impact on people’s long-term well-being. If you’re passionate about precision, problem-solving, and building trust, join us and help create a benefits experience where every detail matters—because at UHS, every connection matters Work Locations: Lewis Road Administrative Building, Binghamton, NY Remote, Johnson City, NY 13790 There is more than one location associated with this position. This is either because there are multiple openings at different sites, or the successful candidate will be required to float across multiple UHS facilities. Your recruiter and hiring manager will clarify expectations during the interview process.

Requirements

Associate's degree in human resources or related field
3-5 years of experience in human resources and/or benefits administration

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Experience in healthcare preferred
CBP Certified Benefits Professional Certification in Human Resources (SHRM-CP, PHR)

Responsibilities

Administer retirement plans including 403(b), 457(b), and defined benefit pension plans
Assist employees with enrollments, contribution changes, catch-up rules, rollovers, and distributions within plan and IRS guidelines.
Monitor eligibility for employer match, vesting schedules, and plan-entry timing.
Collaborate with vendors to reconcile file feeds, correct data issues, and support plan audits.
Maintain pension eligibility, employee records, and retirement estimate requests.
Assist employees with investment election changes, beneficiary updates, and planning resources.
Support annual required notices, plan testing, and compliance activities.
Manage retiree health plan administration, including eligibility tracking, enrollment updates, and premium reconciliation.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best.
Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards.
When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.
With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads.
We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

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