Benefits Analyst
About this role
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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.
Emp Status
Regular Full timeWork Shift
Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $32.97 - $50.07. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.What you will be doing
The Benefits Analyst supports the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs for a healthcare organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of health and welfare, retirement, leave of absence, wellness, and ancillary benefit programs while maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and healthcare industry regulations. The Benefits Analyst leverages data and market insights to evaluate program effectiveness, support cost management initiatives, and enhance the employee experience.
Working closely with Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, vendors, and healthcare leaders, the Benefits Analyst helps ensure benefits programs remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with the organization's talent and business strategies.
Essential Duties
- Responsibilities
- Assist with the administration of health, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition.
- Support benefits data entry, audits, and reconciliation activities to help maintain data accuracy.
- Respond to routine employee questions and escalate more complex issues as needed.
- Help prepare reports, spreadsheets, and basic analyses related to benefits programs.
- Assist with open enrollment, plan changes, and vendor coordination.
- Review and maintain benefits communications and intranet content to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
- Responsible for initiating campaigns to highlight employee benefits and increase awareness and engagement.
- Maintain documentation and support compliance-related tasks.
- Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience in HR, benefits, or administrative support.
- Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Intermediate to advance Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.
Company at a glance
HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 17th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2026-2027), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list (2025-2026). In a survey of medical professionals in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics for a fifth consecutive year (2025).
Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection and complication rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida.
Top Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Assistance
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