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CLEAR

Benefits Specialist

CLEAR, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

CLEAR is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join our Benefits team. 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. What you'll do: Responsibilities Benefits Administration

Administer health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations

Process required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate recordkeeping and proper deductions

Reconcile vendor billing and benefits statements

Administer the company’s 401(k) plan, including enrollments, changes, loans, rollovers, and terminations

Oversee COBRA administration and qualifying life events

Conduct health and 401(k) benefit orientations for new hires

Leave & Claims Management

Process disability, FMLA, ADA accommodations, Paid Family Leave, and Workers’ Compensation claims

Act as the primary point of contact for employees navigating leaves of absence

Compliance & Reporting

Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, IRS, and other federal/state/local regulations

Support compliance and reporting requirements, including summary plan descriptions, nondiscrimination testing, and Form 5500 preparation

Perform periodic audits of HRIS records and vendor billing

Employee Experience & Vendor Management

Serve as an advocate and trusted resource for employees regarding benefits questions and escalations

Play a major role in Open Enrollment planning, communications, and employee education

Partner with vendors and brokers to improve service delivery and resolve escalations

Provide training, communications, and presentations to educate employees about their benefits

Strategic Initiatives & Projects

Collaborate with the Senior Benefits Manager to evaluate benefit offerings and recommend enhancements

Lead ad-hoc projects and support the launch of new benefits initiatives

How you'll measure success Resolution time and employee satisfaction with benefits support

Accuracy of payroll file processing and vendor billing

Compliance results in audits and reporting

Quality of leave tracking and coordination

Clear communication channels established with People team stakeholders

What you're great at 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

Rewards & Benefits

At CLEAR, we offer holistic total rewards including comprehensive healthcare plans, family-building benefits, flexible time off, wellness stipends, and more. The base salary range for this role is $80,000-$100,000, depending on skills and experience. CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job. For applicants in the U.S.: CLEAR is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. EEO & Accessibility

CLEAR provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or protected needs. If you require an accommodation to apply for a job or perform your job, please contact us.

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