Benefits Customer Service Representative

We are looking for a Benefits Customer Service Representative to support employee and participant benefit programs for a respected non-profit organization in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract position focuses on delivering clear guidance on health and retirement benefits, helping participants understand coverage options, and ensuring enrollment materials and payments are handled accurately. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of benefits administration, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work closely with vendors, agencies, and beneficiaries.Responsibilities:• Guide participants through medical, dental, and vision eligibility details by reviewing coverage rules, confirming status, and answering benefit-related questions.• Receive and track premium payments and enrollment documentation needed to activate or update dependent and other benefit elections.• Assemble and distribute enrollment materials for individuals who become newly eligible for benefit programs.• Explain continuation coverage and post-employment health benefit choices so participants can make informed decisions about ongoing coverage.• Respond to questions involving healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription plans while providing timely and accurate benefit information.• Coordinate with insurance carriers and other benefit vendors to resolve eligibility issues, clarify coverage details, and research claim-related concerns.• Communicate with state agencies regarding programs tied to subsidized health premium assistance and related participant matters.• Provide support on 401(k) plan topics, including explaining available benefits and assisting participants with general retirement plan questions.• Prepare retirement plan documentation for rollovers and distributions, and process withdrawal requests in accordance with plan procedures.• Inform beneficiaries about available death benefit options and assist with the related communication process.• Experience supporting benefits administration, benefits coordination, or a similar human resources function.• Working knowledge of health and welfare plans, including medical, dental, vision, and continuation coverage administration.• Familiarity with retirement plan support, including 401(k) participant assistance, rollovers, and withdrawals.• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion while maintaining accuracy in records and documentation.• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain benefit details clearly to diverse audiences.• Experience collaborating with external vendors, insurance providers, and government agencies.• Proficiency in handling participant payments, enrollment forms, and benefit packets with strong attention to detail.• Knowledge of leave of absence and broader compensation and benefits practices is preferred.TalentMatch®Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.