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Benefits Coordinator

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Location
NEW YORK, NY
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is seeking a Benefits Coordinator for its New York office, reporting to the Benefits Manager. The coordinator administers employee benefit programs and supports participants, new-hire onboarding, benefits events in Workday, vendor billing, COBRA administration, open enrollment, insurance claims, and government filings. The posting seeks a bachelor's degree in a related field and 1–2 years of benefits experience; large law firm experience and Workday HRIS experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Benefits AdministrationMicrosoft OfficeExcelVlookupPivot TablesData AnalysisBenefits LawCOBRAHIPAAHealth Care ReformVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem SolvingAttention to DetailInitiativeOrganizationPrioritizationPlanningMultitaskingIssue ResolutionCustomer ServiceWorkday HRIS

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business, Finance, or HR1+ Years Benefits ExperienceLarge Law Firm ExperienceHR or Benefits CertificateCEBS CertificationOther Benefits Certification

Full job description

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration. The firm is seeking a Benefits Coordinator in our New York office. This position will report to the Benefits Manager. * Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental, vision, life, and disability. Including assisting plan participants with daily questions. * Assist in the on-boarding process of all new hires (professional staff and attorneys). * Daily administration of benefits events in the Firms HRIS system, Workday. * Generate monthly billing for vendors utilizing Workday. * Handle COBRA Administration for the firm. * Act as a key participant in the annual open enrollment process. * Process all life Insurance Claims. * Run additional government filings as needed * Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a Human Resources related field. * 1-2 years of Benefits experience. * Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office. * Demonstrated skills in Power Excel, Vlookup and pivot tables. * Working knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques. * Knowledge of major benefit laws and regulations which include COBRA, HIPAA & Heath Care Reform. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Problem solving abilities and proven ability to pay close attention to detail and show strong initiative. * Can organize, prioritize, plan and multi-task work activities in a high-pressure environment. * Ability to resolve issues effectively and confidentially. * Client-focused with the ability to provide customer service in a professional manner. * Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a diverse & growth-oriented and energetic environment.### * Experience with large law firms. * Education certificate in Human Resources, CEBS, or other benefit related programs & certifications. * Workday HRIS experience a plus. A resume is required to apply for this position. Please tell us your salary requirements and where you saw this position posted. Send required materials to:Human [email protected] Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,541 open Human Resources jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • New York median$100–130K/yr309 salary ranges
  • New York median$23–28/hr82 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 511 open Human Resources jobs in New York and 5,541 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Human Resources postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,874 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,558 of the 5,541 open Human Resources jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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