Benefits Specialist

Mai Placement•Brooklyn, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A growing healthcare organization is seeking an experienced, proactive Benefits Specialist to take full ownership of employee benefits for a workforce of about 400 employees, with a strong focus on benefits administration, enrollment, and employee engagement. This is a hands-on role for someone who is excited about benefits and wants to make them work for employees. Benefits are being handled today, but not to their full potential. You will build a stronger, more transparent program that people understand and are happy with. You will be the go-to person for benefits. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can take ownership and run with it.

Requirements

Experienced in benefits administration, including enrollment, employee changes, and day-to-day benefits questions
Able to take full ownership and work independently, from start to finish
A strong communicator, comfortable engaging employees and making benefits easy to understand
Organized, with strong follow-through and timely handling of changes such as employees moving from full-time to part-time or returning after leaving
Benefits experience is required.
The employer needs someone who can step in and own the role without extensive training.

Nice To Haves

Eager and passionate about benefits and helping employees get the most from them
Proactive; naturally looks for ways to improve the program before being asked
Flexible, professional, and easy to work with

Responsibilities

Own benefits administration from A to Z
Enroll employees in benefits and proactively manage status changes, such as moves between full-time and part-time or returning employees
Engage employees and increase participation in the benefits program
Build a stronger benefits offering, including perks and a wellness program
Make the benefits program transparent so employees understand their options
Provide timely, responsive support on benefits questions