Human Resources Assistant-Benefits

Perennial Resources International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced HR/Benefits professional to support the Benefits Manager in administering various employee benefit programs. The role includes liaising with vendors and conducting new hire orientations. Candidates should have a BA/BS in HR Management or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in benefits administration. Located in New York City, this full-time position requires excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in benefit administration.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state regulations affecting employee benefit programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the administration of non-union employee benefit plans.
• Act as a liaison with benefit plan vendors.
• Conduct new hire benefit orientations.

Skills

Benefit administration skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills (Excel, Word)

Education

BA/BS in Human Resources Management

Associates degree or 60 college credits

Tools

UKG HRIS

Kronos-based timekeeping system

Job description

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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Onsite requirement

THIS ROLE WILL BE ONSITE 5 DAYS PER WEEK IN NYC.

Overview

Perennial Resources International is recruiting for an HR/Benefits role. The successful candidate will support the Benefits Manager and collaborate with Human Resources on various projects.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance in the administration of the non-union employee benefit plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & ADD, FSA, HSA, LTD, Transit, 401(k), etc.).
• Act as a liaison with benefit plan vendors for processing claims and billings.
• Conducting new hire benefit orientations.
• Providing support in the administration of new eligibility, benefit enrollments, changes and terminations for all employee benefit programs.
• Collaborating with the Benefits Manager in the processing of short-term and long-term disability claims.
• Family and Medical leave (FMLA) administration; Paid Family Medical Leave (PFL) administration.
• Process workers compensation claims.
• Auditing and processing monthly vendor bills.
• Preparing and maintaining electronic employee personnel and benefit files.
• Running reports from HRIS system as required.
• Regularly interacting with the payroll department and management staff regarding employee information and action requests.
• Updating employee timesheets to record approved family medical leave and paid family leave.
• Communicating policies and procedures.
• Supporting the Benefits Manager in conducting annual open enrollment.
• Working with the Benefits Manager, Human Resources Manager, Deputy HR Director and VP of Human Resources on various projects.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• BA/BS in Human Resources Management or related discipline, or equivalent experience is preferred. Minimum of an Associates degree or 60 college credits or more is required.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in benefit administration is required for the lower end salary range and 5 or more years for the upper range.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team with the skill to balance multiple projects; superior administrative and computer skills with strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and HRIS systems.
• Knowledge of UKG HRIS and UKG Ready time and attendance or another Kronos-based timekeeping system is a plus.
• Strong benefit administration skills, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task; capable of collaborating with other departments and team members.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Up-to-date knowledge of federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefit programs (ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, PFL, ADA, Section 125, Workers' Compensation, Medicare, Social Security, DOL).
• Role is primarily based at the main office in Manhattan with occasional work at the Bronx location; willingness to work at both locations as necessary.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations

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