Benefits Coordinator

Philadelphia Ballet; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Philadelphia Ballet is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to oversee the coordination and administration of its comprehensive employee benefit plans for staff and dancers. You will work with the Sr.

Manager, HR Administration, Payroll and benefit consultants to ensure timely enrollment, onboarding and offboarding and accurate recordkeeping. This full-time role requires a college degree or equivalent, at least 3 years in HR, experience in non-profit or performing arts settings, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent; minimum 3 years HR experience.
• Experience in non-profit organizations, preferably performing arts.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws relevant to HR.
• Experience coordinating and administering employee benefit plans.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Bamboo or similar HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical benefits enrollment for staff and dancers.
• Update and process salary changes for STD/Life policies.
• Handle leave of absence requests including FMLA, parental bonding, disability.
• Maintain accurate HR records and assist onboarding/offboarding.
• Support other HR administrative duties as required.

Skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural collaboration

Education

College degree or equivalent

3+ years HR experience

Non-profit / performing arts experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Bamboo or HRIS

Job description

Summary/Objective:

The Benefits Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and administration of Philadelphia Ballet’s comprehensive benefit plans for all eligible employees including staff and dancers. This role works closely with staff, the Sr. Manager, HR Administration, Payroll and Philadelphia Ballet’s benefit consultants to ensure timely enrollment, onboarding and offboarding and accurate recordkeeping.

Essential Functions:

• Medical Benefits enrollment including onboarding, offboarding and updates
• Salary updates for STD/Life policies
• Leave of Absence requests
  • Provide information and support to eligible staff for all leave requests including FMLA, Parental Bonding Leave, Short- and Long-Term disability

• Other duties asrequired

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Expected Hours of Work:

Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.Evening and weekend workasrequiredfor the performance schedule and technical rehearsal schedule.

Travel:

Travel is primarily locally during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected.

Required Education and Experience:

• College degree or equivalent, relevant work experience
• Minimum 3 years experience in Human Resources
• Experience in non-profit organizations, preferably performing arts
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state and local laws
• Experience coordinating and administering employee benefit plans including health and welfare plans, retirement savings plans, etc.
• Familiarity with Microsoft office suite, SharePoint and Bamboo or similar HRIS management systems.

Required Skills and Competencies:

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  Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
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  Unquestionable judgement, integrity and ethics
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  Attention to detail
• 
  Strong organizational skills
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  Strong communication skills
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  Strong interpersonal skills
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  Ability to coordinate comprehensive and complex benefit plans
• Ability to build andmaintaineffective working relationships within a diverse and multicultural environment
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and professional environment in accordance with organizational policies.

Other Requirements:

Must have access to a car and/or reliable transportation.

Must pass criminal background checks as required for role.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Philadelphia Ballet is committed to the principles of equality in employment. The Ballet complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and Federal Executive Orders, and provides an equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. We prohibit discrimination in employment based on characteristics protected by applicable law, including race, ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, familial status, pregnancy, domestic or sexual violence victim status, disability, service in the armed forces of the United States, or an individual’s status as a covered veteran.