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United Health Services · 3 days ago

Benefits Specialist: Retirement

Johnson City, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$25.27/hr - $37.90/hr

3+ years exp

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier. As a Benefits Specialist focused on retirement programs, you will manage retirement plans and guide employees through important financial decisions, ensuring compliance and supporting vendor partnerships.

EmploymentHealth CareHospital

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Administer retirement plans including 403(b), 457(b), and defined benefit pension plans

Assist employees with enrollments, contribution changes, catch-up rules, rollovers, and distributions within plan and IRS guidelines

Monitor eligibility for employer match, vesting schedules, and plan-entry timing

Collaborate with vendors to reconcile file feeds, correct data issues, and support plan audits

Maintain pension eligibility, employee records, and retirement estimate requests

Assist employees with investment election changes, beneficiary updates, and planning resources

Support annual required notices, plan testing, and compliance activities

Manage retiree health plan administration, including eligibility tracking, enrollment updates, and premium reconciliation

Qualification

Retirement plan administrationBenefits administrationHuman resources experienceCompliance activitiesVendor collaborationCBP certificationSHRM-CP certificationCustomer serviceProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

Associate's degree in human resources or related field

3-5 years of experience in human resources and/or benefits administration

Preferred

Bachelor's degree

Experience in healthcare preferred

CBP Certified Benefits Professional

Certification in Human Resources (SHRM-CP, PHR)

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week

Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons

Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection

PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge

403(b) retirement plan and company match

Flexible spending accounts

Access to financial advisors

Up to $400/year in wellness rewards

24/7 EAP counseling

Virtual mental health support

Food pantry

PTO donation program

Professional attire through the Classy Closet

Access to 100,000+ online courses

Leadership programs

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical ladders

Internal mobility

Company

United Health Services

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United Health Services is a nonprofit health services system that provides nursing opportunities.

Founded in 1979

Wilmington, Delaware, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.nyuhscareers.org

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