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Benefits Specialist roles at mid-size and large U.S. employers qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your degree level and years of experience. Your employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, making this a permanent residency path rather than a temporary work authorization.
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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 as a Benefits Specialist
Translate your credentials for U.S. PERM requirements
Foreign degrees and HR certifications like SHRM or CEBS need to align with the minimum requirements your employer lists in the PERM job description. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation completed before your employer drafts the job posting.
Target employers with self-funded benefits programs
Companies that administer their own health, retirement, or leave programs in-house sponsor Benefits Specialists far more often than those that outsource benefits to a PEO. Filter your search toward firms with dedicated HR or total rewards departments.
Search sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lets you search Benefits Specialist roles specifically at employers with green card filing history, so you're not guessing which companies will actually sponsor. Filter by EB-2 or EB-3 history to match your own qualifications and degree level.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job duties, location, and experience level. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, since Level I and Level II wages differ significantly for Benefits Specialists.
Clarify the PERM job description matches your actual duties
PERM requires the employer to advertise the exact minimum requirements for the role. If your offer letter describes duties beyond what the PERM posting lists, USCIS can challenge the petition. Confirm the job description used for PERM reflects your real day-to-day responsibilities.
Account for PERM timing in your current status planning
PERM labor certification alone can take six to eighteen months before you reach the I-140 stage. If you're on a time-limited status like H-1B visa or OPT, confirm your employer intends to file early enough to protect your ability to stay in status throughout the process.
Green Card Benefits Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Benefits Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Benefits Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent in human resources, business administration, or a related field can qualify under EB-2. Your employer's PERM job posting determines which category applies, based on the minimum requirements they set for the position.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Benefits Specialist?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial period and a lottery at the cap-subject level. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery and no expiration of status once approved. The PERM process involves DOL labor market testing before USCIS reviews the petition, making the overall timeline longer but the outcome permanent.
How long does the PERM green card process take for Benefits Specialists?
The full process from PERM filing to a green card approval typically runs two to four years for most countries, though nationals from India and China face significantly longer waits due to per-country backlogs. PERM labor certification averages six to eighteen months, followed by the I-140 petition and then adjustment of status or consular processing.
What kind of employers sponsor Benefits Specialists for a green card?
Large corporations, hospital systems, university systems, and financial institutions with dedicated total rewards or HR operations teams are the most consistent sponsors. These employers have the legal infrastructure and retention incentive to support multi-year green card processes. Use Migrate Mate to filter Benefits Specialist openings by employers with documented EB-2 or EB-3 filing history, so your search focuses on proven sponsors.
Can my employer use the O*NET occupation profile to support the PERM petition?
Yes. The O*NET occupation profile for Benefits Specialists documents standard duties, required knowledge areas, and typical education levels. Immigration attorneys and employers often reference O*NET when drafting the PERM job description to demonstrate that the position meets specialty occupation or skilled worker standards. Your actual duties should align closely with the O*NET profile to avoid inconsistency issues during DOL or USCIS review.