Benefits Administrator Jobs in Paterson, NJ

A Benefits Administrator in the human resources industry is primarily responsible for managing and administering the employee benefits programs of a company. These may include health insurance, retirement plans, sick leave, vacation, and any other perks that the company offers. This professional must ensure that these programs are implemented correctly, are compliant with legal requirements, manage benefits enrollments and answer employee inquiries about their benefits. Furthermore, they are often tasked with negotiating with service providers to get the best deal for the company and its employees. They may also manage and oversee any wellness programs that the company runs.

Important skills for a Benefits Administrator include strong communication and negotiation skills, knowledge of legal and tax implications of benefits packages, attention to detail, and good organizational and administrative skills. They also need to be able to work with confidential information. A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field is typically required. Certifications like Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Benefits Administrator, a person may have roles such as Human Resources Assistant, Benefits Coordinator, or HR Generalist.

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Worksite Benefits Consultant I

  • Horace Mann
  • Newark, NJ (12 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (12 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 22 days ago

Horace Mann is a purpose-driven company that is passionate about educators. The Worksite Benefits Consultant will lead and consult with agents to help them develop strong, successful agencies,...

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Benefits and Compensation Specialist

  • KPMG
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Qualifications: Minimum of 6-9 years of experience in compensation and benefits administration, preferably in a large organization or professional services firm Strong knowledge of compensation and...

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Senior Expatriate Benefits Consultant I

  • Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Expatriate Benefits team at Mercer. This role will be based in one of our major cities in the US. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of...

Hybrid

Senior Health and Benefits Consultant- New York

  • Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Are you interested in being part of a world class, innovative benefit consulting organization? Then Mercer a Marsh Business is the place for you. We have an exciting opportunity available for an...

Hybrid

Global Benefits Lead

  • Vercel
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

administration systems Have designed wellness programs tied to measurable engagement or retention outcomes Benefits: Competitive compensation package, including equity....

Remote

Benefits Consultant - Hybrid (Atlanta, GA)

  • Digital Insurance LLC
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

enrollment strategy and post renewal analysis Determines the full scope of services to be provided to client Clearly establishes and communicates timelines with the client service team(s) and keeps...

Hybrid

Benefits Administrator, Leaves of Absence

  • Brown Brothers Harriman
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Join us as a Benefits Administrator, Leaves of Absence Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting for a Benefits Administrator to join our dynamic HR team, focusing primarily on leave administration...

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PEO Benefits Operations Manager

  • Rippling People Center Inc.
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 23 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 23 days ago

About Rippling Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses,...

Hybrid

Workday Certified Compensation/Benefits Lead

  • Accenture
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Who We Are We are Accenture, a global professional services company, searching for a Workday Certified Compensation/Benefits Lead. This individual will be part of a team of advisory professionals...

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Sr. Principal Lead Health & Benefits Consultant

  • Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Mercer is expanding - join us as a strategic Sr. Principal Lead Health & Benefits Consultant to help lead growth and drive the Mercer H&B practice into the future. This role is part of our Health...

Hybrid

Employee Benefits Consultant

  • USI Holdings
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

and Requirements General Description: Manages Employee Benefits insurance accounts and services as their day-to-day contact. Major Responsibilities: Manage a book of business comprised of fully...

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Human Resources Benefits Specialist (Temporary)

  • Billings Public Schools
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Provides Support to Director/Executive Director by: - Assisting with enrollment process during open enrollment, new hire orientation and retirement - Update payroll deductions accordingly to reflect...

In Person Temporary

Payroll & Benefits Administrator (Contractor)

  • Talkspace
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll & Benefits Administrator (Contractor) to prepare two small bi-weekly payrolls and support specific day-to-day benefits administration....

Remote Contract

Senior Benefits Consultant

  • Mercury
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Central (a recent Mercury acquisition) handles payroll, benefits, HR, compliance, government filings, and more so founders can focus on the things that actually matter: curing brain cancer, making institutions...

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Benefits Counselor Full-Time

  • CBH Care
  • Morris Plains, NJ (17 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (17 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Full- Time Benefits Counselor Responsibilities Assists consumers in obtaining and maintaining all benefit entitlements, including Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and others. Works...

In Person Full Time

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Salary for Benefits Administrator Jobs in Paterson, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Benefits Administrators in Paterson, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.2%
Master's Degree
26.2%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
High School or GED
6.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.4%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Benefits Administrators in Paterson, NJ
4-6 years
37.5%
2-4 years
33.3%
6-8 years
20.8%
1-2 years
4.2%
10+ years
4.2%



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