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JUNIOR BENEFITS SPECIALIST

Full-Time

Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Jamaica Hospital

JUNIOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SPECIALIST

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a 384-bed fully accredited community teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Employee Benefits Specialist to join our Benefits team. As part of one of New York City’s leading healthcare organizations, you will play a key role in supporting employee benefits administration and ensuring our employees receive exceptional service and support.

Position Summary

The Junior Employee Benefits Specialist provides administrative and operational support for the employee benefits function. Under the guidance of the Benefits Director, this role assists with benefits enrollment, eligibility verification, employee inquiries, data entry, reporting, and compliance-related activities while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of employee information. Acts as the first point of contact, this entry-level role offers hands-on experience in Benefit operations and compliance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration of employee benefit programs including Medical,

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Retirement Plans (401(k)/403(b)).
• Review and process benefit enrollment forms for new hires and existing employees.
• Verify employee eligibility for benefit programs.
• Enter and maintain employee benefits information within system.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefit plans, enrollment, coverage, and eligibility.
• Assist with new hire orientation presentations related to employee benefits.
• Support annual Open Enrollment activities and employee communications.
• Generate reports and audit benefits data for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with Payroll, Human Resources, and insurance vendors to resolve benefits-related issues.
• Maintain confidential employee records in accordance with HIPAA and company policies.
• Assist in preparing benefit communication materials, presentations, and educational resources.
• Perform general administrative duties in support of the Department.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

 

Tagged as: employee benefits, specialist

Requirements
  • Associate’s degree required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
  • 3-5  years of Human Resources, Benefits Administration, Payroll, or related experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with Lawson, Infor, Kronos, or other HRIS systems preferred.
  • Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.

Why Join Jamaica Hospital Medical Center?

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven healthcare organization.
  • Work alongside experienced Human Resources and Benefits professionals.
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