Benefits Manager Jobs in New York

A Benefits Manager in the human resources industry is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing corporate benefits programs, policies, and procedures. They manage compensation and benefits packages, ensuring they are competitive and compliant with legal requirements. They are also responsible for negotiating with vendors and brokers for services such as health insurance. They often manage wellness programs and retirement plans. They analyze current benefits trends to estimate impact on the company and its employees, and ensure that program implementation goes smoothly by coordinating with the HR and other relevant departments.

Important skills for a Benefits Manager include excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with HR software like HRIS or HRMS. Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws is crucial. Many Benefits Managers hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, and some roles may require a Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or similar certification. Before becoming a Benefits Manager, a person might work as a Human Resources Generalist, Compensation and Benefits Specialist, or Human Resources Manager.

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Benefits Analyst

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 2 hours ago

enrollment, employee benefit communications, and administration of relocation and commuter benefits....

Payroll Manager

  • Staten Island, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Staten Island, NY
  • 1 day ago

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Day Shift - 7.5 Hours (United States of...

Payroll Manager

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 2 days ago

Advance your career with the Stark Tech team. We'll shape your future together! Stark Tech is a total optimization provider of facilities and energy solutions. Stark Tech leads the market in...

Benefits Analyst

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

Verify that employee benefit plans comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and...

Senior Benefits Specialist

  • Great Neck, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Great Neck, NY
  • 3 days ago

The role reports into the Benefits Manager and works closely with HR at our various sites and cross functionally to administer benefit programs, ensure compliance, respond to benefits related inquiries...

Compensation Specialist

  • Watertown, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Watertown, NY
  • 4 days ago

Salary Range: $26.40 - $42.23 The base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants.Pay is determined by factors including relevant experience,...

Compensation and Benefits Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Position Overview The Brennan Center for Justice is looking for a dedicated Compensation and Benefits Manager....

Benefits Analyst

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Completes special projects and ad-hoc analysis/reporting, as requested (examples: cost analysis; open enrollment planning; audit requests; data reconciliation)....

Senior Global Benefits Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

Senior Global Benefits Manager We are seeking a Senior Global Benefits Manager to play a key role in our Total Rewards and broader People teams....

US Payroll Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

As a Barclays US Payroll Manager, you will be providing payroll delivery expertise that provides a service that meets the current and future needs of our 13,000 US-based and 70 Canada-based...

Benefits Manager

  • Rochester, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 6 days ago

The Benefits Manager is responsible for directing, planning and implementing cost effective employee benefit programs, policies and procedures....

Benefits Specialist

  • Cooperstown, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Cooperstown, NY
  • 6 days ago

Assisting with post-Open Enrollment process with vendors, employees and Payroll. Coordinate the day-to-day benefit process by managing workflows....

Assistant Payroll Manager

  • New York City, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 7 days ago

Assist in reviewing and processing payroll adjustments, garnishments and tax withholdings....

Assistant Payroll Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 days ago

Assist in reviewing and processing payroll adjustments, garnishments and tax withholdings....

Contract Benefits Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 9 days ago

Beacon Hill Solutions Group, LLC Contract Benefits Manager in New York , New York Our client, a prominent non-profit organization is seeking an organized and analytical Contract Benefits Manager to...

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Salary for Benefits Manager Jobs in New York

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Benefits Managers in New York offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.2%
Master's Degree
28.3%
Associate's Degree
8.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.3%
High School or GED
6.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Benefits Managers in New York
4-6 years
57.1%
6-8 years
23.8%
8-10 years
14.3%
10+ years
4.8%



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