Perennial Resources International
Benefits Administrator
Perennial Resources International, Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11210
Salary Range: $70,000 to $80,000 (base salary commensurate with education, training and experience**) plus year end discretionary bonus
Responsibilities:
This position reports to the Benefits Manager and will be responsible for: • 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 Faily Medical Leave (PFL) administration • Process workers compensation claims • COBRA administration • Auditing and processing monthly vendor bills • Preparing and maintaining of 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 • Work with Benefits Manager, Human Resources Manager, Deputy HR Director and Vice President/Human Resources on various projects • Perform 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 lower end salary range and 5 or more years for upper range.
The successful candidate will have a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team with the skill to balance multiple projects successfully. Superior administrative and computer skills with a strong knowledge and use of Excel, Word, and HRIS systems essential. Knowledge of UKG HRIS and UKG Ready time and attendance or another Kronos based timekeeping systems a plus.
The successful candidate must possess very strong benefit administration skills, be detail oriented and able to multi-task. This is a high demand job requiring the skill to assess and prioritize work projects while collaborating with other departments and team members.
Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment, make effective decisions in the best interest of the organization and maintaining required confidentiality and discretion is essential.
Up to date knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, PFL, ADA, Section 125, Workers' Compensation, Medicare, Social Security and DOL requirements.
Role is primarily based at main office in Manhattan with occasional work done at our remote HR office in the Bronx. Must be willing to work at both locations as necessary.
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
Responsibilities:
This position reports to the Benefits Manager and will be responsible for: • 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 Faily Medical Leave (PFL) administration • Process workers compensation claims • COBRA administration • Auditing and processing monthly vendor bills • Preparing and maintaining of 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 • Work with Benefits Manager, Human Resources Manager, Deputy HR Director and Vice President/Human Resources on various projects • Perform 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 lower end salary range and 5 or more years for upper range.
The successful candidate will have a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team with the skill to balance multiple projects successfully. Superior administrative and computer skills with a strong knowledge and use of Excel, Word, and HRIS systems essential. Knowledge of UKG HRIS and UKG Ready time and attendance or another Kronos based timekeeping systems a plus.
The successful candidate must possess very strong benefit administration skills, be detail oriented and able to multi-task. This is a high demand job requiring the skill to assess and prioritize work projects while collaborating with other departments and team members.
Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment, make effective decisions in the best interest of the organization and maintaining required confidentiality and discretion is essential.
Up to date knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, PFL, ADA, Section 125, Workers' Compensation, Medicare, Social Security and DOL requirements.
Role is primarily based at main office in Manhattan with occasional work done at our remote HR office in the Bronx. Must be willing to work at both locations as necessary.
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus