The City University of New York · 1 month ago
Human Resources Benefits Specialist
Bronx, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$74K/yr - $95K/yr
4+ years expThe City University of New York is a prominent educational institution, and they are seeking a Human Resources Benefits Specialist. This role is responsible for administering employee benefits, managing leaves of absence, and ensuring data integrity of benefits records while providing excellent customer service.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Supervises and administers employee benefits coverage including, but not limited to, health insurance plans, dental programs, pension plans, retirement benefits, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, supplemental annuity accounts, unemployment, workers’ compensation, and transit benefits
Manages all leaves of absence and new hire orientations
Manages the data integrity of benefits records and provides assistance with related auditing activities
Serves as the liaison with CUNY Central Benefits,TIAA, New York City Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), New York City Employees Retirement System (ERS), Office of the PSC Welfare Fund and other welfare funds, employee assistance program (EAP) and health insurance vendors
Coordinates the communication of policies and procedures; develops and distributes guidelines; updates HR website as needed; maintains an in-depth understanding of CUNY rules and regulations, relevant laws and guidelines, collective bargaining agreements, and College policies, and applies these to his/her areas of responsibility
Serves on various College and University committees
Assists with HR Office operations as needed
Performs additional duties as assigned
Essential duties require on-campus presence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required
Preferred
Experience in benefits administration
A strong work ethic and ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard employee information
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to interact well with all levels of staff exhibiting professionalism, discretion, a positive attitude, and high ethical standards
Ability to take direction and work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong command of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and PeopleSoft or other Human Resources Information Systems
Ability to adapt and to new technological systems designed to streamline HR processes
Advanced degree
Benefits
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
Company
The City University of New York
The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Allison Griffin
Partnership Specialist, CUNY Service Corps
Doriane Gloria
Sr. Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer
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