Benefits Manager - Suffern, United States - Rockland Community College

Rockland Community College
Rockland Community College
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Suffern, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Concept:


Under supervision of the Human Resources Executive Director, the incumbent of this position performs complex analysis functions for the college's benefits and retirement programs in the Human Resources unit.

**Essential Functions: - Functions as the administrator of entire benefits program with the County of Rockland for all eligible RCC employees.

  • Leads and implements the RCC initiative on communicating and complying with the Affordable Care Act.
  • Acts as a liaison with the Payroll department regarding all benefitsrelated paperwork.
  • Manages the ERS, TRS and ORP retirement programs which includes uploads, reconciliation, arrears, loans and monthly billings
  • Responds to all exceptions and corrects errors
  • Researches all elections and approves for entrance into pension plan
  • Calculates all prior year buybacks for TRS & ERS for current and former employees
  • Funds payroll retirement and medical deductions
  • Monitors and manages the Flexible Spending Program
  • Annually updates retirement plans contribution rates
  • Liaises with the County to ensure that all 1095 annual tax forms are prepared and distributed.
  • Maintains overtime maximum for ERS.
  • Communicates with the campus community and others regarding benefits and retirement programs.
  • Plan and implement outreach initiatives i.e. benefits fair and briefing forums
  • Represents the college at all meetings related to employees' benefits
  • Updates and assists with the writing and preparation of relevant information for collegewide distribution and the HR webpage
  • Manages FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act), processes, ensuring compliance and support for employees during leaves of absence
Performs other duties as assigned


Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration or related field. Three years related experience preferably in higher education or public entity setting.

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.


Starting Salary:
$75,000 -$80,000


Application Deadline:
Until filled
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