Benefits & Wellness Assistant Job at Gainor Staffing, New York, NY

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  • Gainor Staffing
  • New York, NY

Job Description

A prestigious law firm is seeking a Benefits & Wellness Assistant to support its dynamic and inclusive workplace. Known for its deep commitment to excellence, collaboration, and public service, the firm fosters a culture where professionals thrive and contribute meaningfully. This role offers the opportunity to enhance employee wellbeing within a high-performing environment that values innovation and long-term growth.

Who You Are

• You bring a bachelor’s degree

• You’ve spent 1–2 years supporting benefits, ideally in a professional services setting

• You’re comfortable navigating HRIS platforms like UKG or similar systems

• You have a knack for organizing data, managing records, and keeping things running smoothly

• You’re highly skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook

• You communicate clearly, manage your time well, and thrive in a fast-paced environment

• You handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

• You’re detail-oriented, self-motivated, and flexible when it comes to working overtime

What You’ll Do

• Support employees and their families with questions about health, retirement and wellness programs

• Help coordinate annual enrollment and guide staff through the process

• Prepare documentation for terminations, COBRA, and retirement transitions

• Track eligibility for retirement plans and send timely reminders for enrollment and beneficiary updates

• Process invoices and benefit-related transactions using Chrome River and UKG

• Assist with leave of absence paperwork and track disability, FMLA, and other life events

• Update payroll systems with benefit changes, contributions, and loan details

• Enter wire transfers and support payroll-related benefit updates

• Serve as a backup to the Senior Benefits Specialist

What Success Looks Like

• Employees feel informed and supported when navigating benefits and wellness offerings

• Enrollment periods run smoothly with minimal disruption or confusion

• Leave tracking and payroll updates are accurate and timely

• Wellness events are well-organized and positively received by staff

• Communication with vendors and internal teams is clear and proactive

• Records and reports are maintained with precision and confidentiality

Salary Range: $65,000 – 70,000 annually, based on experience

Location: Hybrid

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,

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