Employee Benefits Advisor - New York, United States - Stone Alliance Group

Stone Alliance Group

Verified Company

New York, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

We are partnering with our client to assist with their search for a
Senior Benefits
Coordinator. Our client is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders.

They work to deliver the highest standards of care, advance the science of the developing brain, and empower parents, professionals, and policymakers to support children when and where they need it most.

The Senior Benefits Coordinator plays a pivotal role in administering the Company's benefits programs and leave management. They ensure adherence to internal policies and government regulations while overseeing the entire spectrum of employee benefits.

Collaborating closely with HR leadership, they drive the implementation of benefit programs, policies, and procedures to align with the Company's objectives and competitive practices.

This role fosters collaboration with the Human Resources team, ensuring a unified approach to optimizing employee benefits and well-being.

Benefit Plan Administration Responsibilities:

Administers employee health plans, life and disability insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans and ensures plans are following regulatory requirements. Ensures enrollments and changes are processed timely and accurately.
Works with HR leadership to develop competitive and costefficient programs that will assist with employee retention and attract top talent.
Identifies trends and implements new practices to engage and motivate employees.
Ensures benefit and compensation programs and practices align with the Company's supportive culture and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Handles benefit inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution. Resolves employee questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.
Point of contact with insurance broker and providers on behalf of employees and the Company.
Conducts presentations and meetings to explain benefits to employees.
Administration of Open Enrollment, to include implementation of new benefit and compensation programs.
Manages all leave programs. Communicates with employees regarding their needs for leave and/or modified work schedules. Ensures that employees are aware of their responsibilities and of any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave.
Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices.
Facilitates smooth and timely leave requests, approvals (or denials), and return to work.
Relays communication between employees and their manager during leave.
Handles the FMLA leave administration process from the initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as FMLAqualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use.
Facilitates other leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA.
Keeps employee benefit records up to date. Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
Fulfills all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Advises and counsels management and employees on existing benefits.
Works with data to enable HR leadership to make and support business decisions. Monitor, analyze and interpret data; using data and metrics identify trends and recommend new and evolving benefit and compensation programs, to include DEI initiatives.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships across the organization. Partner with other functional areas, as needed, to accomplish department objectives.

Qualifications:

Required Skills/Abilities:

Extensive knowledge of benefit programs, policies, procedure, and applicable legislation.
Knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and State and local laws.
Familiar with compensation programs.
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.
Excellent decisionmaking skills.
Ability to work with all levels of employees and participants in a sensitive and confidential manner.
Strong project management skills.
Proficient in Excel.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources Management or related field, or 5 years of progressively responsible experience in employee benefits.
Experience administering a breadth of benefit plans and programs, including implementing and maintaining procedures.
Experience building and managing relationships with benefit brokers, providers, and thirdparty administrators.
Proficient in HCM systems. Experience with ADP system prefer