Benefits Manager Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in New York
A Benefits Manager in the human resources industry is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing corporate benefits programs, policies, and procedures. They manage compensation and benefits packages, ensuring they are competitive and compliant with legal requirements. They are also responsible for negotiating with vendors and brokers for services such as health insurance. They often manage wellness programs and retirement plans. They analyze current benefits trends to estimate impact on the company and its employees, and ensure that program implementation goes smoothly by coordinating with the HR and other relevant departments.
Important skills for a Benefits Manager include excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with HR software like HRIS or HRMS. Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws is crucial. Many Benefits Managers hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, and some roles may require a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or similar certification. Before becoming a Benefits Manager, a person might work as a Human Resources Generalist, Compensation and Benefits Specialist, or Human Resources Manager.
Account Manager - Employee Benefits (Hybrid)
- National Financial Partners Corp.
- Albany, NY
- 11 hours ago
- Albany, NY
- 11 hours ago
At this level, an Account Manager II will lead open enrollment presentations and may take an active role in client meetings. Work is completed with a significant amount of independent discretion....
Hybrid- National Financial Partners Corp.
- Albany, NY
- 11 hours ago
- Albany, NY
- 11 hours ago
Support open enrollment activities including communications and logistics. Provide clerical or administrative support as needed....
HybridAccount Manager - Employee Benefits (Hybrid)
- NFP Corp.
- Kingston, NY
- 1 day ago
- Kingston, NY
- 1 day ago
At this level, an Account Manager II will lead open enrollment presentations and may take an active role in client meetings. Work is completed with a significant amount of independent discretion....
HybridPayroll Manager Job Description As a Payroll Manager, you will be a critical contributor to high-volume payroll processes, working as part of the Finance team and in close partnership with Human...
Remote ContractPayroll Manager Job Description As a Payroll Manager, you will be a critical contributor to high-volume payroll processes, working as part of the Finance team and in close partnership with Human...
Remote ContractOur client, a $90B AUM asset management firm, is seeking a Compensation Manager to join its Strategic Accounting & Finance team. The role is based in Manhattan, New York. Responsibilities: Run...
HybridAbout The Role Lead benchmarking and market pricing for all Sales roles (OTE, base, variable mix) Define and review pay mix guardrails aligned with our compensation philosophy Ensure internal equity...
HybridBenefits Coordinator Albany, NY, USA
- National Financial Partners
- Albany, NY
- 8 days ago
- Albany, NY
- 8 days ago
Support open enrollment activities including communications and logistics. Provide clerical or administrative support as needed....
Hybridliaison between carriers and employees Administers various welfare benefit plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, ancillary and retirement plans Organizes and presents annual Open...
Hybrid- Planned Parenthood
- Rochester, NY
- 13 days ago
- Rochester, NY
- 13 days ago
Job Type Full-time Description Insurance Benefit Coordinator Affiliate Wide (Rochester, Syracuse, or Buffalo, NY areas) Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York (PPCWNY) protects and...
RemotePosition Information Hiring Manager: Head of Compensation Analytics Department: Strategic Accounting & Finance Department Overview The Strategic Accounting & Finance ("SAF") Department is...
HybridThe Benefits Manager will work closely with the SVP of Total Rewards to facilitate new hire orientation, the annual open enrollment process, and run the day-to-day administration of Antares' benefit...
Hybridadministration; Exceptional attention to detail, prioritization and time management skills in handling multiple priorities and meet challenging deadlines Comfortable with ambiguity Strong planning,...
Remote HybridAssist with open enrollment planning, execution, employee communications, and system readiness....
HybridDay-to-day, you'll manage vendor relationships, lead open enrollment cycles, drive global benefits benchmarking, and advise leadership on benefits strategy as we enter new markets....
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Benefits Managers in New York offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Benefits Manager position
- Multi-State Payroll
- Human Resources (HR) Operations
- HR Systems
- Benefit Plan Design
- Benefits Enrollment
- Leave Management
- Compensation Analysis
- Open Enrollment
- Human Resources Information System
- Compensation Administration
- Total Rewards
- Leave Administration
- Employee Communications
- ADP Workforce Now
- Leave of Absence
- Executive Compensation
- Paylocity
- Family And Medical Leave Act
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
- Payroll Taxes
- Garnishments
- Certified Payroll
- Affordable Care Act
- Employee Benefits
- Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
- Benefits Administration
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Management
- Benchmarking
- Automatic Data Processing
- Compensation and Benefits
- Reconciliations
- Claims
- Resolution
- Wellness
- Business Administration
- Strategy Development
- Payroll
- Finance
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Process Improvement
- Documentation
- Implementation
- Filing
- Reporting
- Collaboration
- Bachelor's Degree
- Regulations
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Staff Supervision
- Scheduling
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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