HR Benefits Specialist

ETS Workforce Solutions; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ETS is seeking an HR Benefits Specialist to join our team in-person, offering a starting salary of $70,000 to $80,000 with a comprehensive benefits package. This role focuses on administering compensation and benefits programs, including union plans, and ensuring accurate payroll processing.

You will analyze market trends, internal equity, and contribute to process improvements while supporting benefits enrollment and employee education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in compensation, benefits, payroll, or HR.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; ability to learn new programs quickly.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain compensation and benefits programs per collective bargaining agreements.
• Analyze compensation data, market trends and internal equity for pay practices.
• Ensure accurate processing of wages, deductions and benefit contributions across entities.
• Support benefits enrollment, employee education and communication initiatives.
• Evaluate and improve compensation and benefits processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Lead or participate in projects related to compensation, benefits and system implementations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

In-Person, $70-80K to start with an extensive benefit package!

Our client is a dynamic industry leader and they are seeking anHR Benefits Specialist to join their team.

Your day-to-day as a HRBenefits Specialist:

• Administer and maintain compensation and benefits programs, including union-based plans in accordance with collective bargaining agreements
• Analyze compensation data, market trends, and internal equity to support competitive pay practices
• Ensure accurate processing of wages, deductions, and benefit contributions across all entities
• Support benefits enrollment, employee education, and communication initiatives
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to compensation and benefits processes for efficiency and compliance
• Lead or participate in special projects related to compensation, benefits, and system implementations

Your skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or combined years of experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in compensation, benefits, payroll, or human resources
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting softwareand ability to learn new programs quickly
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with union environments and administering benefits under collective bargaining agreements preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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