Friedman Williams
Benefits Specialist New York NY
Job ID: 16512
JOB SUMMARY:
The Benefits Specialist oversees and coordinates the employee benefits programs.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer. Interacts daily with attorneys, legal assistants, support staff, clients, vendors, and other members of Firm management.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Benefits Specialist is responsible for the following:
• Administers employee insurance programs including life, disability, and health insurance
plans and wellness programs
• Administers employee savings plans that include the company’s 401(k) plan and deferred
compensation programs.
• Advises and informs employees of changes and developments related to benefits
including eligibility, coverage, and provisions.
• Administers leaves (FMLA, ADA, worker’s compensation, return to work,
accommodations)
• Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in
accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices
• Facilitates accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll
deductions to carriers, plan administrators, or other appropriate service providers.
• Completes records, reporting, and other documentation required by federal, state, and
provider rules, regulations, and policies.
• Conducts employee surveys, census, and other research and demographic efforts required
to collect accurate quotes from benefit providers.
• Identifies and selects carriers and plans based on quotes, available benefits, and prior
experience.
• Monitors administrators’ and insurance carriers’ reports to ensure the organization’s
compliance with plan requirements.
• Ensures the Firms and plans’ compliance with the applicable provisions of COBRA,
• Maintains knowledge of economic conditions, labor market, and other factors related to
ensuring the Firm provides competitive and reasonable benefits and compensation scales
and structures.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in benefits
administration.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and compensation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, FLSA and ERISA requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related required.
• Five years of experience administering benefits programs required.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time