Benefits Specialist

Uhgc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Monday-Friday schedule

Job summary

Uhgc is hiring a Benefits Specialist to join the on-site HR team at our New Rochelle, NY facility. You will focus on employee benefits, leave management, HRIS, and reporting to support a workforce of about 500 employees.

The role emphasizes a disciplined, team-oriented approach with strong customer service skills and collaboration with hiring managers. The position offers a Monday-Friday schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–3 years benefits management experience.
• Experience with leaves of absence (FMLA/NYPFL) essential.
• Strong customer service and ability to interact with hiring managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and communicate employee benefits programs.
• Oversee leave management including FMLA/NYPFL and related processes.
• Utilize HRIS and reporting tools for workforce data.
• Support a workforce of ~500 employees and partner with HR team.

Skills

Benefits management

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

FMLA/NYPFL experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HRIS

Leave management tools

Job description

Benefits Specialist

A full-time Benefits Specialist position has recently been added, which is located at our New Rochelle, NY facility. This position will focus on employee benefits and well-being, to include benefits management, leave management and related communications, HRIS, and workforce management reporting.

We seek an individual who brings a disciplined approach to their work, enjoys and works as a supportive team member in a team-based HR environment. We want to talk with candidates who bring experience managing and delivering employee benefits, including FMLA/NYPFL and related programs. Additionally, we emphasize positive employee relations and interactions, so a strong approach to customer service and the ability to effectively interact with hiring managers is essential.

You'll be part of the on-site HR team, supporting an employee population of about 500, with the position offering more than usual autonomy in a professional office setting. Excellent schedule with Monday-Friday work week!

We are seeking someone with a Bachelor's Degree, along 2-3 years benefits management experience, which will include some experience with leaves of absence. Salary range $60-$65k supported by a comprehensive benefits package.

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