Benefits Specialist

Contract Benefits Specialist – Premier Investment Firm

• Duration: 3-6 months+
• Hourly rate: $50 – $70 hours
• Location: Manhattan (Midtown)
• On site 5 days/week

A top-tier global investment firm is seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist to join its Total Rewards function on a 3-6 month contract
. This role supports a fast-paced, high-performance environment and requires exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and prior experience within financial services, ideally at a premier hedge fund or comparable elite investment organization.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing accurate, timely, and discreet support.
• Administer and support a comprehensive suite of benefits programs, including health & welfare, retirement, and ancillary plans.
• Partner closely with HR, Payroll, Legal, and external vendors to resolve complex benefits-related issues.
• Maintain exceptional data accuracy across HRIS and benefits platforms; conduct audits and reconciliations as required.
• Support open enrollment, life events, eligibility updates, and compliance activities.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Operate with professionalism and discretion in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.

• 4+ years of benefits administration experience within financial services (mandatory).
• Prior experience at a premier hedge fund, asset manager, or top-tier financial institution is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage high volumes of employee inquiries without error.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. benefits programs and vendor management.
• Proven ability to thrive in a high-intensity, demanding corporate environment with minimal oversight.