Interim HR Consultant - Assistant Director of Benefits

HR Works • Rochester, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Our HR Consulting Division is partnering with a client to provide interim Benefits Administration leadership support. We're seeking an HR Consultant with strategic leadership and healthcare benefits expertise, who will be providing interim support for a team of five. This is preferably a full-time opportunity that is located in Rochester, NY, and is fully on-site. The assignment is expected to last approximately three months with the potential for a direct hire.

Requirements

• Significant experience in employee benefits and healthcare plan administration.
• Prior leadership experience supervising or supporting benefits teams.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare benefits strategy, plan design, and vendor relationships.
• Experience supporting open enrollment initiatives.
• Ability to provide both strategic insight and hands-on leadership when needed.
• Strong communication, change management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic guidance to the benefits team.
• Support open enrollment planning and execution.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate healthcare benefit programs and initiatives.
• Assist with healthcare-related projects and organizational priorities.
• Work closely with benefits consultants and vendors to assess options and make recommendations.
• Support team members through ongoing organizational and structural changes.
• Serve as a resource and escalation point for complex benefits-related issues.
• Collaborate with department leadership to ensure continuity and effective team operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed