Benefits Administrator

Job overview

The Benefits Administrator role is onsite in East Syracuse, NY. Compensation is $65,000–$75,000 per year. EverPeak Recruitment is conducting an exclusive search for an experienced benefits professional to support employee benefits and leave administration. The administrator manages day-to-day benefit programs and leave processes, helping employees and HR teams resolve questions while maintaining accurate records and compliance. The role also identifies process improvements to support a smooth employee experience and reliable benefits operations.

What you'll do

• Administer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, voluntary benefits, and COBRA programs
• process enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, eligibility changes, billing, and payroll reconciliations
• coordinate leaves including FMLA, New York Paid Family Leave, and disability
• respond to employee and HR questions
• coordinate with carriers and brokers
• maintain records and support compliance
• identify process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

benefits administrator

employee benefits

hr administration

leave administration

cobra

fmla

new york paid family leave

east syracuse ny

everpeak recruitment

full-time

$65k–$75k per year

benefits platforms

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• collaborative work culture and professional development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting seeks experience in benefits or HR administration, knowledge of benefits and leave administration, and comfort with HR systems and benefits platforms. The employer notes broad exposure to benefits programs and HR processes, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to develop expertise. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with match.

About the employer

EverPeak Recruitment is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.