Job Title:  Benefits Specialist, Health & Insurance

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 162354 - New York, New York, United States

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

As a key member of the Global Benefits department, the Benefits Specialist is responsible for the smooth operation of our health and insurance benefits programs. Providing unparalleled service to our employees and retirees, this role involves detailed claims resolution, eligibility support, and continuous project engagement to enhance our benefits offerings. The right candidate will be a passionate advocate for employee health and wellness, keen to collaborate on complex issues and drive impactful benefits administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of select health & insurance benefits programs ensuring effective and efficient service delivery.

• Resolve escalated health and insurance program claims and advocate for employees and retirees in benefits-related matters.

• Help educate employees on their healthcare and group insurance benefits offerings, including plan provisions and claims processing.

• Support and serve as a subject-matter expert on select benefit plan rules, acting as a liaison between the company, carriers, and benefit vendors.

• Work with stakeholders across the organization to support the resolution of benefit issues and enhance process efficiencies.

• Assist with implementation and management of programs, including communications campaigns and impact analysis.

• Support annual benefits activities such as Open Enrollment, compliance reporting, and program valuation.

• Participate in project work relating to benefit design, administration, systems development, and legislative compliance.

• Stay informed about legislation and governmental requirements to assist in analyzing impacts on benefits programs in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

• Additional duties as assigned, contributing to the successful operation of the company's health & insurance benefits services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 3+ years of experience with U.S. employee benefit programs, specifically in healthcare and group benefits.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google tools (docs, sheets, slides).

• Exceptional customer service skills, serving both internal and external stakeholders.

• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize optimally.

• Keen analytical skills and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.

• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• Strong oral and written communication skills for clear and effective interaction.

• Capable of working independently as a self-starter and as a collaborative team member.

• A fast learner who is quality conscious and committed to meeting tight deadlines.

• Demonstrates an inquisitive attitude, willing to ask questions to fully understand issues and concerns.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with or within insurance carriers 

Employment Type:

• Full-time, hybrid role with core days on-site (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) based in New York, NY.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $90,000.00 - $114,000.00 USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
• Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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