Benefits Specialist

We are seeking a Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team at Millennium in New York.

The Benefits and Wellness team supports employees through the administration, delivery, and continuous improvement of benefit, leave, and wellness programs.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design, implementation, and administration of US benefit programs, including health insurance, 401(k), leave policies, and life and disability insurance
• Coordinate the annual open enrollment process from planning through execution
• Serve as a key point of contact for benefits escalations, resolving employee questions by interpreting benefit policies and procedures
• Process and correct benefit enrollments in Workday, including new-hire elections, qualifying life events, dependent changes, and coverage corrections
• Support US leave, accommodation, and return-to-work administration as an initial point of contact
• Deliver regular benefits orientation sessions and support benefits reporting, special projects, and wellness planning
• Manage vendor onboarding and ongoing vendor relationships, partnering across Legal, Vendor Management, Compliance, Communications, brokers, and consultants to support effective service delivery
• Support wellness programming, including onsite wellness events, annual calendars, employee communications, partnerships, and benefits and wellness resources

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive benefits, wellness, and leave administration experience
• Working knowledge of applicable federal and state requirements, including the Affordable Care Act, COBRA, HIPAA, OSHA, and GINA
• Experience using HRIS platforms; Workday experience is a plus
• Strong vendor management skills and the ability to address service issues effectively
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed, collaborative environment
• Strong organization, process management, and governance skills, with close attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Salary Range: The estimated base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $160,000.