Senior Benefits & Leave Specialist

in Professional Services
  • New York, NY View on Map
  • Salary: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00
Permanent

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Mid Level
  • Degree Type Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Employment Full Time
  • Working Type Hybrid
  • Job Reference 0000011467
  • Salary Type Annually
  • Industry Law Firms & Legal Services
  • Selling Points

    Join a top NYC law firm as a Senior Benefits & Leave Specialist. Earn $110K–$120K + bonus. Enjoy a hybrid schedule (4 days in-office) and make an impact in HR compliance.

Job Description

A top law firm is seeking a Senior Benefits & Leave Specialist to join their HR team in NYC. This role will support onboarding/offboarding, new hire benefits orientation, and lead all aspects of employee leave and ADA accommodation processes.

Salary: $110K–$120K + bonus eligible

Schedule: Mon–Thu in-office, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM

Exempt position (no OT)

Key Responsibilities:

-Administer leaves (FMLA, PFL, STD, LTD, ADA, PWFA, Workers’ Comp) and accommodations.

-Ensure compliance with federal and state leave laws (NY, CA, DC, DE).

-Act as liaison with HR, Legal, Payroll, and external vendors.

-Manage benefit enrollments, qualifying events, and provide employee support.

-Conduct attorney onboarding/offboarding and benefits orientation.

-Drive process improvements and maintain accurate records.

Requirements:

-4–8 years in a law firm; Bachelor’s degree required.

-Strong knowledge of leave laws and benefit programs.

-Experience with ADP/Enterprise EV6 preferred.

-Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

-Professional, empathetic, and service-oriented approach.

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