Benefits Manager

Job description General Purpose of the Position: Manage the administration of employee Health and Welfare Benefits for multiple Business Units. Supervise staff of four (4) Benefit Administrators. Job requirements Education and Experience Required: Bachelor’s Degree and 6-10 years’ experience in Benefits and Leave Administration. Skills and Abilities Required: Extensive knowledge of Health and Welfare Plans and Leave Administration. Detail oriented with advanced written and verbal communications skills. Ability to continually motivate and empower team. Computer Equipment and Software Requirements: Advance Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Acrobat Reader Internet Explorer ESS Activity Log (ADP system) Prism Time Entry Benefits Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide white glove service to all locations on employee inquires to ensure expedient and accurate resolution. Coordinate and conduct employee information sessions for Business Units and during Open Enrollment to educate on new and existing benefits. Support and provide guidance to staff of Benefit Administrators in their daily functions. Oversee all aspects of the Benefit Administrators’ job functions including new hire orientation, STD, LTD, terminations, Cobra and Retirees. Work closely with Third Party Administrators to provide them with required information as necessary. Assist the Vice President, Benefits in planning and developing Health and Welfare plans. Coordinate Employee Assistance Program seminars with Human Resource Directors. Prepare and calculate monthly financials to charge back Leo Burnett for retiree population. Review and edit benefit communications posted to website and sent to employee population. Approve all manual updates to employee payroll deductions including start up and back charges. Continually assess benefit group’s responsibility to ensure that procedures flow in a timely and cost efficient manner. Responsible for HIPAA compliance. Additional duties can be assigned as required.

Location: Grand Central, NY, US

Posted Date: 5/11/2025