Benefits Manager Jobs in New York
Benefits Manager jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in financial services, healthcare, and large corporate headquarters where complex benefits programs demand dedicated expertise at every level from benefits coordinator through senior director. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, White Plains, and Albany, where firms like JPMorgan Chase, Northwell Health, and MetLife consistently bring on benefits professionals across their sprawling workforces. The most in-demand specialties are health and welfare plan administration, 401(k) and retirement program management, and leave and absence compliance under New York State law. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
As a Health and Benefits Associate Manager you will contribute to a wide variety of complex projects involving the design, financing and ongoing management of the full spectrum of health and benefit programs. You will serve as the project manager on select projects, interface with vendors and key clients internally and externally, create client deliverables, and ensure quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to significantly grow your health and benefits business acumen as well as your financial, project management and client relationship skills by working on cutting edge projects alongside leaders in the industry.
Materially contribute to core health and benefits projects involving the design and management of group medical, dental, wellbeing, life, disability and absence management benefits for clients.
Responsibilities:
Partnering with client service team leader to deliver superior project management
Proactively advising clients and providing superior client service in response to day to day service issues and questions (eligibility, carrier coverage and claims issues, compliance, etc.)
Preparing for and facilitating client meetings (prepare agendas and materials, coordinate resources, etc.)
Contributing to benefit plan analysis, design, cost savings and funding strategies
Engaging subject matter experts to address client needs
Conducting review of client deliverables to ensure alignment to client objectives, leverage of optimal WTW services and solutions, and adherence to WTW professional excellence standards
Conducting benchmarking studies and other research; provide value added analyses and summaries
Analyzing and comparing vendor products, services and contracts
Building relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teams
Reviewing work and contributing to the development of junior staff
Qualifications
The Requirements:
- 4+ years’ experience dealing with health and welfare plans, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance company
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget
- Strong client service orientation and ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner
- Proven ability to identify and resolve issues
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
- State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
- Pursuit of CEBS designation, or health and welfare actuarial / underwriting training encouraged
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation.
Compensation
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $90,000-$100,000 USD per year.
This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus
Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
Health and Welfare: Mental health/emotional wellbeing (including Employee Assistance Program), medical (including prescription drug coverage and fertility benefits), dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Accounts, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D, group accident, group critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, wellbeing program, adoption assistance, surrogacy assistance, auto/home insurance, pet insurance, and other work/life resources.
- Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off
- Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Note that visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
EOE, including disability/vets
Description
As a Health and Benefits Associate Manager you will contribute to a wide variety of complex projects involving the design, financing and ongoing management of the full spectrum of health and benefit programs. You will serve as the project manager on select projects, interface with vendors and key clients internally and externally, create client deliverables, and ensure quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to significantly grow your health and benefits business acumen as well as your financial, project management and client relationship skills by working on cutting edge projects alongside leaders in the industry.
Materially contribute to core health and benefits projects involving the design and management of group medical, dental, wellbeing, life, disability and absence management benefits for clients.
Responsibilities:
Partnering with client service team leader to deliver superior project management
Proactively advising clients and providing superior client service in response to day to day service issues and questions (eligibility, carrier coverage and claims issues, compliance, etc.)
Preparing for and facilitating client meetings (prepare agendas and materials, coordinate resources, etc.)
Contributing to benefit plan analysis, design, cost savings and funding strategies
Engaging subject matter experts to address client needs
Conducting review of client deliverables to ensure alignment to client objectives, leverage of optimal WTW services and solutions, and adherence to WTW professional excellence standards
Conducting benchmarking studies and other research; provide value added analyses and summaries
Analyzing and comparing vendor products, services and contracts
Building relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teams
Reviewing work and contributing to the development of junior staff
Qualifications
The Requirements:
- 4+ years’ experience dealing with health and welfare plans, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance company
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget
- Strong client service orientation and ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner
- Proven ability to identify and resolve issues
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
- State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
- Pursuit of CEBS designation, or health and welfare actuarial / underwriting training encouraged
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation.
Compensation
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $90,000-$100,000 USD per year.
This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus
Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
Health and Welfare: Mental health/emotional wellbeing (including Employee Assistance Program), medical (including prescription drug coverage and fertility benefits), dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Accounts, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D, group accident, group critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, wellbeing program, adoption assistance, surrogacy assistance, auto/home insurance, pet insurance, and other work/life resources.
- Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off
- Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Note that visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
EOE, including disability/vets
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- Accounting & Auditing
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Education
- Insurance
- Investment & Asset Management
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in benefits manager jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
- Professional certification such as CEBS, PHR, or SPHR strongly preferred by New York employers
- Five or more years of benefits administration experience including vendor and carrier management
- Deep working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and New York Paid Family Leave regulations
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or Oracle HCM
- Experience managing self-funded or fully insured health plans for large employee populations
Benefits Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a benefits manager in New York?
Most benefits managers in New York start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field and work several years in benefits administration or generalist HR before moving into a manager role. While New York does not require a state-issued license to work as a benefits manager, employers strongly favor candidates who hold the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist designation or SHRM credentials, which signal fluency in the federal and New York-specific compliance requirements the role demands.
How much do benefits managers make in New York?
Benefits managers in New York earn a median of about $175,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $114,990 for the lowest 10% to over $287,490 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire benefits managers in New York?
Employers hiring benefits managers in New York right now include Helio Health, WTW, and Volunteers of America- Greater New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New York's concentration of large financial institutions, hospital systems, and Fortune 500 headquarters means openings tend to be for mid-to-senior professionals managing complex, multi-state benefit programs.
Which New York cities have the most benefits manager jobs?
The cities with the most benefits manager openings in New York are New York, Buffalo, and Syracuse. New York City dominates because of its density of corporate headquarters, major hospital systems, and financial services firms, while White Plains and Albany draw openings from regional employers, state government agencies, and healthcare networks whose HR functions are anchored outside the five boroughs.
Are there remote benefits manager jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most HR specialties, since benefits administration is largely analytical, system-based, and vendor-facing work that translates well to a remote setup. About 59% of benefits manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have accepted flexible arrangements for this role. Open enrollment coordination and employee-facing communications are the tasks most likely to require periodic in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a benefits manager in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a benefits coordinator or HR generalist role at a large New York employer, where you gain direct exposure to carrier negotiations, open enrollment, and leave administration. Hospital systems such as Northwell Health and NYC Health and Hospitals regularly hire benefits coordinators and HR associates who can move into manager-track roles over time. Earning a CEBS designation or completing SHRM coursework while in an entry-level position gives candidates a measurable edge when competing for manager openings in New York's crowded market.
Where can I find and apply to benefits manager jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to benefits manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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