People Operations & Benefits Leader (Hybrid)

Zeta Charter Schools; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MacBook Air

Wellness stipend

Talkspace therapy

Headspace subscription

Company swag

Career growth

Job summary

Zeta Charter Schools is seeking a Manager of People Operations (Benefits Administrator) to lead benefits programs, open enrollment, and leave management across multiple NYC-area campuses. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5–7+ years in HR with a focus on benefits administration.

The position supports a hybrid work schedule with in-office days in New York, plus remote work when feasible and aligned with team workflow. Strong vendor relations and regulatory compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5–7+ years of HR experience, specifically in benefits administration.
• Experience with benefits programs and open enrollment processes.
• Preference for Zoho and Paycom experience; familiarity with K‑12 schools.

Responsibilities

• Benefits administration for medical, dental, vision, retirement, leaves of absence, unemployment, etc.
• Lead annual open enrollment, develop trainings, communicate plan changes, track progress
• Oversee leave types (FMLA, ADA, STD, parental, etc.) and return-to-work procedures
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA and other regulations
• Collaborate with brokers/carriers and streamline Paycom data feeds

Job description

Zeta Charter Schools is seeking a Manager of People Operations (Benefits Administrator) to lead benefits programs, open enrollment, and leave management across multiple NYC-area campuses. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5–7+ years in HR with a focus on benefits administration.

The position supports a hybrid work schedule with in-office days in New York, plus remote work when feasible and aligned with team workflow. Strong vendor relations and regulatory compliance are essential.