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The Child Center of NY · 3 months ago

HR - Benefits Manager (Hybrid)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Child Center of NY is a non-profit social service agency, and they are seeking a Benefits Manager to oversee the administration of employee benefits programs. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations and collective bargaining agreements while serving as a liaison between employees, union representatives, and benefits providers.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Administer and manage employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans

Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and maintain strong working relationships with union representatives

Coordinate benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations in collaboration with HR and payroll teams

Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits and provide clear, empathetic communication

Liaise with benefits providers to resolve issues and ensure timely service delivery

Support annual open enrollment processes and conduct benefits orientations for new hires

Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency

Maintain accurate and confidential benefits records in the HRIS system

Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations such as HIPAA, COBRA, and ACA

Prepare and submit required reports and documentation related to benefits administration

Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes

Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations

Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees

Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records

Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings, billing reconciliation, and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans

Stay informed on industry trends and changes in benefits legislation and collective agreements

Qualification

Benefits administrationRegulationsUnion experienceDayForce (HCM)Project managementSHRM-CP certificationOrganizational skillsTime managementEmpathetic communicationTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)

Minimum of 3 years of experience in benefits administration, preferably in a unionized, non-profit environment

Project and team management/leadership skills and experience

Strong knowledge of benefits regulations and collective bargaining agreements

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements