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Location:
United States, New York

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

CLEAR is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join our Benefits team. In this role, you’ll be a trusted resource for employees, guiding them through their benefits options and ensuring programs are administered with accuracy, compliance, and care. You’ll manage health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs while helping to shape our benefits strategy and deliver a best-in-class employee experience.

Job Responsibility:

Serve as a trusted advocate and resource for employees regarding benefits questions, issues, and escalations
Manage leave and claims programs: Oversee all leave of absence processes (FMLA, ADA, disability, Paid Family Leave, Workers’ Compensation), serving as the main point of contact for employees throughout their leave experience
Administer health, welfare, and retirement Plans: Manage employee enrollments, changes, and terminations across all benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, COBRA, and 401(k), ensuring accurate recordkeeping and payroll deductions
Ensure compliance and reporting accuracy: Maintain compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, IRS, and other federal/state/local regulations by preparing and reviewing required reports (Form 5500, nondiscrimination testing, and summary plan descriptions)
Oversee vendor and broker relationships: Partner with external providers to reconcile billing, resolve escalations, and enhance service delivery while monitoring performance to ensure alignment with company standards
Drive employee education and engagement: Conduct benefit orientations, lead Open Enrollment planning and communications, and provide ongoing training and resources to help employees understand and maximize their benefits
Support strategic benefits initiatives: Collaborate with Senior Benefits Manager to assess and enhance benefit offerings, lead ad-hoc projects, make recommendations, and implement new programs that align with company strategy and employee needs

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
3-5+ years of U.S. benefits administration experience in a mid-to-large organization
Deep knowledge of health, welfare, retirement benefits, and leave administration
Excellent Excel and HRIS skills (Workday experience preferred)
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a focus on employee service

What we offer:

Comprehensive healthcare plans
Family-building benefits (fertility and adoption/surrogacy support)
Flexible time off
Annual wellness stipend
Free OneMedical memberships for you and your dependents
A CLEAR Plus membership
A 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Catered lunches every day
Fully stocked kitchens
Stipends and reimbursement programs for well-being and learning & development

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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