HR Generalist - Benefits Administrator

Position summary:

The Benefits Administrator position is an integral part of the Human Resources Department in our efforts to provide comprehensive benefits to our employees. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day administration of all Benefits throughout the organization. The Benefits Administrator will administer Benefits programs to ensure compliance and effective implementation of all coverage levels. Responsibilities include answering and resolving employee questions and problems by interpreting benefits policies and procedures. Spearhead and collaborate with the HRIS Analyst on Open Enrollments and serves as liaison between the employees, insurance companies and brokers.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment to the staff
• Present on benefits packages during new hire onboarding meetings
• Manage annual open enrollment, including preparation and delivery of all associated communication
• Work with plan providers on electronic file feed updates to ensure accuracy of information
• Manage employee benefit plans and programs, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision insurance and life insurance, commuter benefits, retirement benefits 
• Resolve escalated employee questions and problems by interpreting benefits policies and procedures; ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a back-up to review and process Leave of Absences (LOA) per federal and state laws.
• Serve as a back-up to update HR LOA tracker and other authorized absence logs  
• Process Worker’s Compensation claims
• Assist with annual compliance filings such as ACA, OSHA Form 300, 300a and 30, EEO-1 reporting. 
• Assist with the audit and filing of the Form 5500
• Serve as a back-up to ensure timely compliance of COBRA administration
• Assist the Chief Human Resources Officer with the renewal of annual benefits
• Assist with Short Term and long-term disability
• Ensure that all employee enrollments and contributions are processed timely & accurately
• Prepare and maintain human resources and employee benefits data and reports as needed
• Reconcile monthly benefits invoices
• Ensure accurate billing charged for covered employees, including tracking credits
• Maintain and review Commuter Benefits program
• Review and approve benefits enrollment in the HRIS portal
• Other related duties as assigned

New Hire Onboarding/Training/Other

• Manage & conduct Benefits section of the New Hire Orientation
• Streamline and update Benefits Presentation
• Maintain New Hire Orientation Benefits section of Presentation

Minimal Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with 5+ years’ experience.
• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related field with 2-3 years’ experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required with 1-2 years’ experience.
• Fluency in both verbal and written communication in Spanish a plus

Other Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Ability to be proactive, to anticipate issues and to react in a timely manner.
• Ability to excel in a very fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the administration of benefits and other Human Resources recognition and engagement programs and processes.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift to 5 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities

• Strong understanding of the NYC homeless shelter system (including working knowledge
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of New York State and City pay transparency laws.  Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individuals’ competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role. 

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $65,000.00 to $68,958.50

Benefits

AAPCI provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits:  Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental and Vision
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)
• You may also get your college student debt forgiven tax free on Federal Direct Loans created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF, if you work full-time and after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a Qualifying Repayment Plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 

AAPCI is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived  race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.