Benefits and Leave Specialist

Benefits & Leave Specialist
$25$30 per hour (DOE)
Borough Park Brooklyn NY (Full-time On-site)

About the Role:
A healthcare organization in Borough Park is seeking a Benefits & Leave Specialist to manage and support employee benefits programs while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees regarding benefits enrollment changes and inquiries.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented knowledgeable in HR and benefits administration and experienced in handling sensitive employee information. They are organized professional and comfortable working in a healthcare-focused HR environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer employee benefits including health dental vision life disability and retirement plans
• Process enrollments qualifying life events and terminations in benefit systems
• Educate employees on benefit options eligibility and coverage details
• Respond to employee inquiries and resolve issues with carriers or brokers
• Maintain accurate benefit data in HRIS and payroll systems
• Ensure compliance with ACA COBRA FMLA HIPAA and related regulations
• Coordinate open enrollment processes and communications
• Reconcile benefit invoices and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare reports for audits participation and cost tracking
• Maintain confidentiality of employee benefit records

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; Associates or Bachelors in HR Business or related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years of benefits administration experience (healthcare preferred)
• Strong knowledge of ACA COBRA HIPAA and FMLA regulations
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
• Proficiency with HRIS payroll systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

This role offers a strong benefits package and the opportunity to work within a stable healthcare organization where accuracy compliance and employee support are highly valued.

To Apply:
For more details or to apply reach out to Aviva Vezel at or call Ext. 114.