Benefits:

401(k)

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Optimatum Solutions is looking for a part-time Benefits Analyst with demonstrated experience in HR and employer sponsored Health & Welfare and Retirement benefit programs, plans, vendors, operations and systems. This role will work alongside our Client Services Team in defining and executing innovative value creation strategies across HR/Benefit-related business areas. Specifically, they will apply analytical skills to HR/Benefit data and processes to generate actionable insights that drive client success.

Join the Optimatum Team, bring your talent, and work in our New York City office located in the Rockefeller Center area. (This is an in-office position)

Our Story

Optimatum Solutions is a vendor management firm delivering comprehensive solutions across Employer-Sponsored Healthcare, Retirement, HR Systems, and M&A/Transitional Services. We design and execute harmonization strategies and provide active management and oversight to help clients create and capture value.

We are a high-performing, entrepreneurial, and client-focused organization. Our culture values inclusion, individuality, and collaborative growth. We foster continuous learning and personal development—free from corporate red tape. At Optimatum, every team member contributes meaningfully to our collective success while being recognized for their individual strengths.

We offer a competitive compensation and generous employee benefits package that includes:

Salary and bonus

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD & LTD

401(k) with employer match

Flexible time off policy – including vacation, personal days and holidays

The Opportunity

The Benefits Analyst - Intern supports the Client Services team in analytics, streamlining processes and ensuring compliance across clients’ HR/Benefit plans, processes, programs, systems, applications and functions. The ideal candidate will utilize Microsoft Office tools, strong research abilities, and effective communication skills to contribute to project delivery through data analysis, process evaluation, interpretation and reporting of findings, as well as provide general project management support.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze HR and Employee Benefits related data, including employer-sponsored health & welfare and retirement plans, self-insured plan costs, stop-loss coverage, and plan documents

Identify optimization cost mitigation, compliance and process enhancement opportunities

Present findings and actionable insights to internal and external stakeholders

Provide project management support to ensure timely and effective execution of client deliverables

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher required

7+ years relevant professional experience with demonstrated familiarity in HR/Employee Benefits Plans, Programs and Vendors (knowledge of both Employer Sponsored Healthcare and Retirement programs) – Required

Experience gained in an advisory/consulting environment or prior external consulting experience - Required

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Advanced data analysis capabilities

Strong client service orientation and ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner

Proven ability to complete project deliverables, manage multiple priorities and workstreams simultaneously

Exceptional organizational and planning skills to ensure timely work product delivery

Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy

Demonstrated integrity in all functions of work

Pursuit of CEBS designation desired

We look forward to discussing this opportunity with you. Please complete the application to start the process.

** The expected annual salary ranges from $25 - $40 per hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, training, experience, education, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, revenue-based metrics, any contractual agreements, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package (for eligible employees), successful candidates may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.