- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- $65,000–75,000/year
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About Sotheby's
Sotheby’s is an auction house founded in London in 1744. Its specialists work across fine art and collecting categories including jewelry, watches, handbags, wine, design, and classic cars. The house connects collectors through live and online auctions, private sales, and fixed-price purchases. Its work spans specialist research and cataloging, client services, marketing, technology, finance, and operations, supporting the preparation, sale, and movement of objects across its international network.
Sotheby's is seeking a highly organized Benefits Coordinator to support the administration of regional employee benefit programs, including enrollment, payroll deductions, vendor coordination, audits, and employee inquiries. The proposed base salary is $65,000–$75,000 annually; successful candidates are also eligible for a discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package. Salary offers consider relevant skills, training, experience, education, licensure or certifications where applicable, and market and organizational factors.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist with the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and voluntary benefits.
- Reconcile monthly benefits invoices against enrollment and payroll data; research and resolve discrepancies.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and escalate complex issues as needed.
- Coordinate with Payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing of benefit deductions and adjustments.
- Support leave-of-absence administration, including tracking documentation and maintaining records.
- Assist with annual open enrollment activities, employee communications, system testing, and enrollment audits.
- Support benefits audits and compliance reviews by gathering, validating, and organizing required data and documentation.
- Liaise with benefit vendors to resolve enrollment, billing, and claims-related issues.
- Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
- Partner with Payroll to review benefits deductions and ensure alignment between payroll and benefits systems.
- Research and resolve benefit deduction discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Maintain supporting documentation and audit files related to benefit elections, changes, and payroll deductions.
- Assist with benefits-related payroll audits and reporting activities.
- Ensure benefits transactions are processed within established payroll deadlines.
Qualifications
- Highly organized, process-driven, and motivated, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Discreet, dependable, and mature, with the ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.
- Positive interpersonal manner and strong team player.
- Strong professional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with employees at all levels.
- Strong attention to detail and precise follow-through.
- Ability to provide a high-quality employee experience.
Skills
Experience
1–3 years of experience in benefits administration or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 65,000 to USD 75,000 per annum.
Benefits
Eligible candidates may receive a discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package.
Culture
Sotheby’s describes its culture in terms of client service, specialist knowledge, curiosity, collaboration, and ethical conduct. Its careers materials emphasize working across disciplines and encouraging employees to explore internal opportunities.
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