Newark Housing Authority · 15 hours ago
Benefits Administrator
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNewark Housing Authority is seeking a Benefits Administrator to support all Authority operating departments and the Chief Human Resources Officer in managing employee compensation and benefits programs. The role involves developing and communicating benefit information, managing employee benefit programs, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Government Administration
Hiring Manager
Dashay Carter, MPA, SHRM-SCP
Responsibilities
Supports the Human Resources needs of all Authority operating departments
Develops and communicates information to employees and former employees on Authority benefit policies, procedures, changes and government-mandated disclosures
Manages all aspects of the Authority’s employee benefit programs, annually reviews Agency’s benefits programs to determine necessary changes and prepares Request for Proposals for updates to benefits
Directs all aspects of benefits open enrollment
Evaluates and recommends modifications to benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive, and in compliance with legal requirements, while simultaneously analyzing for cost-control and risk assessment; analyzes and evaluates services, coverage, and options available to determine programs best meeting needs of the Authority
Develops and updates Authority benefits newsletter on a regular basis
Answers employees’ benefit questions, resolves problems related to access to or payment of benefits, orients newly eligible employees, and processes enrollment forms, changes, and loan requests; advises employees of their eligibility for all Authority benefits
Assists employees and processes necessary paperwork to access benefits after retirement or employment termination
Oversees maintenance of employee benefits data in automated human resources information systems
Manages transfer of data to external vendors, plan providers, auditors, and consultants
Oversees preparation and submission of all required reports; and ensures benefits plans comply with government regulations. Continually reviews and analyzes changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits and compensation, and reports changes to CHRO
Consults with managers and health care professionals to evaluate the need for accommodations, return-to-work, light-duty, and other responses for disabled employees; develops and implements these as legally required; processes disability retirements securing necessary forms, medical information, and any other information required
Develops and maintains an Agency wellness program
Manages FMLA and other forms of medical leave, including the timely processing of paperwork, and securing of extension and termination approvals from CHRO and consults with the Risk Management Department to reduce leave abuse and seeks second opinions when appropriate
Supports all Human Resources Department activities and serves as back-up for other department staff as needed; works as a team member
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of applying a wide range of local and federal laws affecting health, life, and dental insurance programs
Knowledge of applying a wide range of records management laws, regulations, processes, and procedures
Experience identifying problems, reviewing related information, developing and evaluating options, and implementing solutions
Proficient mathematical and statistical skills and ability to understand and interpret data, charts, and graphs
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in human resources management or similar field; and a minimum of 5 to 8 years Human Resources experience in progressively responsible positions, must possess at least 4 years experience in benefits and compensation administration, and preferably 3 years experience as manager in compensation and benefits; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel and HRIS system)
Must possess extensive knowledge of government regulations related to compensation and benefits, including Section 125 cafeteria plans (flexible spending accounts), pension programs and wage-and-hour laws and regulations, including maintenance, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements
Should possess knowledge of employment law, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Preferred
SPHR preferred
Experience with the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program offerings is a plus
Company
Newark Housing Authority
The Newark Housing Authority (NHA) is the largest public housing authority in New Jersey and the eleventh largest in the nation.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Bisola Taiwo
Chief Development Officer (Real Property)
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