HR Benefits Analyst

About The Role:

The Crowd is partnered with a large, top tier global architecture and design practice that are seeking a detail focused HR Benefits Analyst to join its collaborate New York based HR team.

The role will sit within the wider HR function and will support the senior team with benefits administration, helping employees navigate their coverage and enrollment options supporting everything from onboarding, employee communications through to data management and reporting. The ideal person will have previous experience in a HR team with experience dealing with employee benefits, and knowledge of HR and payroll platforms and will possess strong Excel skills, with a background ideally within the architecture/design space. In addition to this, you will enjoy working in a collaborative team and have an enthusiasm for learning and taking on greater responsibility.

In addition to the opportunity to work with one of the leading global architecture and design practices, our client also offers comprehensive benefits including professional development opportunities, medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company matching and more.

Please note this is a 5 days a week in office position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day administration of health, retirement, leave, and other employee benefits, maintaining accurate records across internal and provider systems.
• Guide new employees through benefits onboarding and enrollment, answering routine questions and referring more complex matters to senior colleagues.
• Assist with annual enrollment activities, preparing clear communications and educational materials to help employees understand their options.
• Review benefits data and provider invoices, reconcile discrepancies with payroll and finance colleagues, and support audits and compliance reporting.
• Coordinate with external benefits partners and contribute to HR projects, system testing, and improvements to administrative processes.

Key Skills/Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in HR, benefits administration, or a related support role ideally with the architecture/built environment space
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment when handling confidential information, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with a helpful, patient approach to employee questions and cross-team collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel – familiarity with HR and payroll platforms is a plus.

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