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Benefits Specialist

HR Works

Canandaigua, NY

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985), Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974), Employee Benefits, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993), Federal Laws and Regulations, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), HRIS/HRMS, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Onboarding, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Retirement Plan, State Laws and Regulations, Support Documentation
LOCATION
Canandaigua, NY
POSTED
10 days ago
HR Works is pleased to assist our client, a well-established and growing organization, is seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist to manage and support a comprehensive portfolio of employee benefit programs. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on professional who can quickly step in, take ownership, and drive accuracy, compliance, and a high-quality employee experience in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings well-rounded benefits expertise, strong technical proficiency, and the ability to communicate effectively with employees and leadership at all levels.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer the full lifecycle of employee benefit programs, including health, welfare, and voluntary offerings.
  • Manage and coordinate leave of absence programs, including federal and state leaves, within a high-volume environment.
  • Support administration of retirement plans, including defined contribution, pension, and deferred compensation programs.
  • Maintain and optimize HRIS functionality, including benefits configuration, data integrity, and reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits and leave administration.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver a seamless and efficient employee experience.
  • Provide clear, responsive communication and education to employees regarding benefits offerings and processes.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation to support consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of progressive benefits administration experience, preferably in a high-volume or complex environment.
  • Broad, hands-on experience across benefits, leave administration, retirement plans, and onboarding/orientation support.
  • Working knowledge of retirement programs, including pension and deferred compensation plans.
  • Demonstrated experience managing high-volume leave programs (e.g., FMLA, state leaves).
  • Strong HRIS expertise; experience configuring or implementing benefit plans within a system is highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to quickly learn processes, document workflows, and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
  • Solid understanding of benefits-related regulations, including FMLA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Salary range is $70,000 to $85,000 per year.  For full job description, click here.  

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