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Benefits Sales Executive roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field. Employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring permanent residency, making green card sponsorship a realistic path for qualified foreign professionals in benefits sales.
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Requisition ID
95251
Department
Human Resources
Job Function
Human Resources
Location
New York, New York, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
We are seeking a detail-oriented, service-focused HR Benefits Associate to support the administration of employee, agent, and retiree benefit programs. This role is responsible for responding to benefit inquiries, processing transactions, resolving issues, and ensuring accurate and timely service. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills, along with experience in benefits administration or a related field.
What You'll Do:
Employee Benefits Support and Issue Resolution
- Respond to benefit inquiries from employees, agents, and retirees regarding Health & Welfare, defined contribution, and defined benefit plans.
- Research participant records, review plan provisions, identify discrepancies, and provide accurate and timely responses.
- Collaborate with internal team members, HR partners, and external vendors to resolve participant issues, escalating more complex matters as needed.
Benefits Administration and Transaction Processing
- Perform routine administrative activities, including COBRA subsidies, benefit terminations, refunds and payment processing.
- Review and process benefit-related documentation and transactions to support accurate and timely administration.
- Assist with participant communications.
- Maintain accurate records of benefit transactions, inquiries, and resolutions.
- Manage assigned tasks and recurring deadlines to support ongoing benefits operations.
Data Analysis and Operational Accuracy
- Utilize Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, and spreadsheet comparisons, to research benefit discrepancies and validate benefit information.
- Identify errors, inconsistencies, and transactions requiring additional investigation.
- Support routine data validation and reconciliation activities to maintain the accuracy of benefits administration processes.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with benefits department team members to support overall employee satisfaction and engagement.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving the benefits experience.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelors' Degree plus 2-3 years’ experience in Benefits preferred
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
- Strong analytical skills including Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, spreadsheet compares, text to spreadsheet conversion, formulas)
- Excellent verbal and written communications – position requires daily communications with participants including agents, employees, retirees, as well as vendors and HR partners
- Strong organization skills, attention to detail, time management and sense of urgency
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $65,000-$92,500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
Job Requisition ID: 95251
Job Description
Requisition ID
95251
Department
Human Resources
Job Function
Human Resources
Location
New York, New York, United States
Role Location Designation
Hybrid - 3 days per week
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
We are seeking a detail-oriented, service-focused HR Benefits Associate to support the administration of employee, agent, and retiree benefit programs. This role is responsible for responding to benefit inquiries, processing transactions, resolving issues, and ensuring accurate and timely service. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills, along with experience in benefits administration or a related field.
What You'll Do:
Employee Benefits Support and Issue Resolution
- Respond to benefit inquiries from employees, agents, and retirees regarding Health & Welfare, defined contribution, and defined benefit plans.
- Research participant records, review plan provisions, identify discrepancies, and provide accurate and timely responses.
- Collaborate with internal team members, HR partners, and external vendors to resolve participant issues, escalating more complex matters as needed.
Benefits Administration and Transaction Processing
- Perform routine administrative activities, including COBRA subsidies, benefit terminations, refunds and payment processing.
- Review and process benefit-related documentation and transactions to support accurate and timely administration.
- Assist with participant communications.
- Maintain accurate records of benefit transactions, inquiries, and resolutions.
- Manage assigned tasks and recurring deadlines to support ongoing benefits operations.
Data Analysis and Operational Accuracy
- Utilize Excel, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas, and spreadsheet comparisons, to research benefit discrepancies and validate benefit information.
- Identify errors, inconsistencies, and transactions requiring additional investigation.
- Support routine data validation and reconciliation activities to maintain the accuracy of benefits administration processes.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with benefits department team members to support overall employee satisfaction and engagement.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving the benefits experience.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelors' Degree plus 2-3 years’ experience in Benefits preferred
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
- Strong analytical skills including Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, spreadsheet compares, text to spreadsheet conversion, formulas)
- Excellent verbal and written communications – position requires daily communications with participants including agents, employees, retirees, as well as vendors and HR partners
- Strong organization skills, attention to detail, time management and sense of urgency
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $65,000-$92,500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities.
Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners.
Job Requisition ID: 95251
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Benefits Sales Executive
Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your degree to match the role's educational requirements. A degree in business administration, human resources, or finance typically supports Benefits Sales Executive sponsorship better than a general arts degree, even with equivalent work experience.
Target employers with self-funded benefits plans
Large self-insured employers and third-party administrators sponsor more Benefits Sales Executive roles because they have dedicated HR procurement teams who understand PERM timelines and factor sponsorship costs into hiring budgets from the start.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Benefits Sales Executive openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, so you're applying to companies that have already navigated PERM rather than pitching the process to HR from scratch.
Confirm the job description matches O*NET
Before accepting an offer, ask HR to confirm the posted duties align with the O*NET occupation profile for Benefits Sales Executives. A mismatch between the offer letter and the PERM application can trigger a DOL audit and delay your case by months.
Clarify sponsorship timing before your start date
Employers typically file PERM after six to twelve months of employment. Ask during the offer stage whether the company starts the process within your first year, since delays can affect your adjustment of status timeline if you're on a bridging visa.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiations
Look up your target role using the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL prevailing wage for Benefits Sales Executive positions in your metro area. PERM requires your offered salary to meet or exceed that figure, so negotiating below it risks an invalid labor certification.
Green Card Benefits Sales Executive: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Benefits Sales Executive role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Benefits Sales Executive positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field. If the employer requires an advanced degree or you hold an MBA with specialized benefits industry credentials, the role may qualify under EB-2. The employer's job requirements and your specific credentials determine which category applies.
How is the green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery, unlike the H-1B visa cap. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status or consular processing typically take two to four years or longer depending on your country of birth. Green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status tied to a single employer.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must run a supervised recruitment campaign demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position before filing PERM with the DOL. For Benefits Sales Executive roles, this typically includes posting the job for 30 days, placing ads in specified locations, and documenting the recruitment outcomes. The process usually takes six to twelve months before I-140 filing.
How can I find employers who already sponsor green cards for Benefits Sales Executive roles?
Migrate Mate lets you search Benefits Sales Executive openings filtered by employers with a verified EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have already completed PERM for similar roles is more efficient than asking an HR team to initiate the process for the first time on your behalf.
Can I change employers after my PERM is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change to a same or similar occupation after your I-140 is approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. For Benefits Sales Executives moving to a comparable sales or account management role, portability generally applies, but your new employer does not need to restart PERM.