Benefits Administration Specialist

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

. Administer and support core health and welfare benefit programs .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering health and welfare benefit programs, with a strong focus on ACA compliance, Workday HRIS management, and benefits reporting. Proven ability to analyze data, streamline processes, and enhance service delivery while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

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ACA ComplianceWorkday HRIS ManagementBenefits AdministrationData AnalysisProject Management

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Hard Skills

Benefits AdministrationACA ComplianceWorkday HRISForm 5500 FilingsExcel SkillsData ValidationInvoice ReconciliationLife Insurance Trust AdministrationReporting ToolsProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsConfidentiality

Industry Keywords

COBRAHIPAAERISAVendor ManagementCross-Functional HR Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and support core health and welfare benefit programs
Design, configure, test, and maintain Workday open enrollment processes with HRIS
Support ACA compliance activities, eligibility tracking, data validation, reporting, audits, and filing requirements
Support Form 5500 filings and related annual reporting activities
Administer life insurance trust processes, including premium reconciliation, carrier coordination, and reporting support
Review and reconcile benefit invoices, eligibility files, enrollment data, and payroll deductions
Partner with vendors, brokers, carriers, payroll, HRIS, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues
Respond to employee inquiries and escalations related to benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, and plan administration
Maintain process documentation, controls, and procedures
Assist with audits, reporting, and data analysis
Identify opportunities to improve processes, streamline workflows, and enhance service delivery
Support other Benefits projects as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge of ACA compliance requirements and health and welfare benefits administration
Hands-on experience supporting HRIS in designing and administering open enrollment in Workday
Experience with life insurance trust administration and related operational processes, preferred
Experience supporting Form 5500 filings and annual benefits reporting
Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and reporting tools
Familiarity with carrier file management, invoice reconciliation, and benefits data validation
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
Experience with Workday Benefits and HRIS reporting
Knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and other applicable benefits regulations
Experience supporting benefits audits, vendor management, and process improvement initiatives
Project management experience or exposure to cross-functional HR initiatives
Bachelor’s degree required
3–5 years of experience in benefits administration