We are looking for a Pension Specialist to join our team in New York, New York, for a Contract to permanent position. In this role, you will focus on managing pension accounts, ensuring compliance with retirement plan provisions, and processing contributions with accuracy and attention to detail. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured environment and has experience in employee benefits or pension plan administration.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Accurately allocate retirement premium payments to member accounts and investigate discrepancies in employer contributions.<br>• Process new enrollment applications, compensation updates, rollovers, terminations, and provide historical payment information to employers.<br>• Conduct audits and analyses to ensure retirement plans meet eligibility and compliance standards.<br>• Adjust accounts to resolve past discrepancies and reconcile daily and monthly premium transmissions.<br>• Review unallocated employer payments and invoices to identify and address mismatches.<br>• Collaborate with the Legal & Compliance and Sales teams to onboard new employers and address compliance needs.<br>• Manage delinquent accounts and research lost participants, reallocating funds to suspense accounts as necessary.<br>• Assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly invoices and maintain communication with record keepers and vendors.<br>• Provide backup support for team members and handle other duties as assigned.
<p>Our client, a leading organization, is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable <strong>Benefits Specialist</strong> to join their Human Resources team. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, administering, and optimizing employee benefits programs to ensure compliance, competitiveness, and a superior employee experience.</p><p>If you're passionate about employee well-being, staying up-to-date with benefits trends, and offering innovative solutions, we encourage you to apply!</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Administer and manage employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, wellness programs, leave policies, and other offerings.</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for benefits-related inquiries, providing prompt and comprehensive support to employees.</li><li>Conduct regular audits of benefits plans for compliance with federal, state, and local laws (e.g., ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA).</li><li>Collaborate with third-party benefits administrators and vendors to ensure efficient plan operations, resolving any discrepancies or issues.</li><li>Research and present recommendations for new benefits plans or enhancements to existing ones to maintain competitive offerings.</li><li>Partner with HR leadership to develop and execute employee education initiatives around benefits programs and enrollment processes.</li><li>Support annual open enrollment processes, including system setup, communication strategies, and campaign execution.</li><li>Stay informed of market trends, legislative changes, and best practices in benefits administration to maintain compliance and competitiveness.</li><li>Assist in analyzing benefits usage and costs to drive data-informed recommendations for plan optimization.</li></ul><p><br></p>
