Center for Justice Innovation · 16 hours ago
Benefits Coordinator
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$67K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expThe Center for Justice Innovation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing community safety and racial justice. They are seeking a Benefits Coordinator to support the strategy, operations, communication, implementation, and administrative functions of all benefits processes within their Human Resources team.
CommunitiesNon ProfitSocial
No H1B
Responsibilities
Administer and oversee all aspects of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other voluntary benefits
Compute and accurately enter payroll deductions for employees who enroll in benefits
Ensure accurate and timely enrollment of new employees in benefits plans and manage ongoing changes and updates
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to benefits, explaining options, resolving issues, and providing guidance as needed
Conduct benefits orientations for new hires and provide ongoing education to employees on their benefits packages
Collaborate with external vendors, such as insurance providers and retirement plan administrators, to resolve issues and ensure seamless administration of benefits programs
Stay informed about industry trends and regulatory changes related to employee benefits and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
Assist in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new benefits programs and initiatives
Prepare and distribute communications materials related to benefits enrollment periods, plan changes, and other relevant information
Assist with annual benefits open enrollment processes, including planning, communication, and implementation
Process and reconcile benefits billing statements and provide finance department with detailed back up
Update Intranet with any benefit changes; and
Work on ad-hoc projects as needed
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of related experience required
Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational, analytical and detail-oriented skills
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while efficiently completing tasks with multiple priorities and deadlines
The ability to use available resources and feedback to continually pivot, adapt and grow
The ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality and discretion
Should have the capability to work independently and prioritize tasks to ensure the timely completion of projects
A dedication to providing exceptional support to our employees will contribute to the success of our HR initiatives
Preferred
Prior experience and/or knowledge with payroll and benefits deductions strongly preferred
Familiarity with Paycom, Cigna and Principal is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare with a national network
Free basic dental coverage
Vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts including commuter FSA
Mental health care for our staff
Services like Talkspace and Ginger through our healthcare plans
403(b) retirement plan with a two-to-one employer contribution up to 5%
Company
Center for Justice Innovation
Center for Justice Innovation offers research, evaluation, service programming, and training.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Lavoie
Chief External Affairs Officer
James Brodick
Chief Program Officer
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