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Benefits Specialist Brooklyn, NY $65,000 – $85,000 About the Role A growing healthcare organization is seeking an experienced, proactive Benefits Specialist to take full ownership of employee benefits for a workforce of about 400 employees, with a strong focus on benefits administration, enrollment, and employee engagement. This is a hands-on role for someone who is excited about benefits and wants to make them work for employees. Benefits are being handled today, but not to their full potential. You will build a stronger, more transparent program that people understand and are happy with. You will be the go-to person for benefits. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can take ownership and run with it. What We’re Looking For – Experienced in benefits administration, including enrollment, employee changes, and day-to-day benefits questions – Eager and passionate about benefits and helping employees get the most from them – Proactive; naturally looks for ways to improve the program before being asked – Able to take full ownership and work independently, from start to finish – A strong communicator, comfortable engaging employees and making benefits easy to understand – Organized, with strong follow-through and timely handling of changes such as employees moving from full-time to part-time or returning after leaving – Flexible, professional, and easy to work with Responsibilities – Own benefits administration from A to Z – Enroll employees in benefits and proactively manage status changes, such as moves between full-time and part-time or returning employees – Engage employees and increase participation in the benefits program – Build a stronger benefits offering, including perks and a wellness program – Make the benefits program transparent so employees understand their options – Provide timely, responsive support on benefits questions Experience Benefits experience is required. The employer needs someone who can step in and own the role without extensive training. This is a full-time, in-person role Email resume to: (contact details on the original listing)