HR Benefits Coordinator

CUNY • New York, NY

404d • $47,861 - $51,781

About The Position

The HR Benefits Coordinator at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) plays a crucial role in assisting with employee benefit administration. This position involves conducting research and analysis related to health and welfare fund benefits, retirement plans, wellness programs, and leave administration. The coordinator serves as a key contact for employees regarding benefits inquiries and ensures accurate processing of benefits applications and changes. The role emphasizes a commitment to diversity and inclusion, reflecting BMCC's mission to support a vibrant learning community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Two years of human resources experience in a large organization preferred.
• Knowledge of retirement and health insurance plans and related rules and regulations.
• Understanding of union contracts and benefits.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience working in an urban and diverse environment.
• Computer proficiency using PeopleSoft based benefits and payroll systems, plus Microsoft Office applications.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, evaluative, and research skills.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High degree of personal integrity to maintain confidentiality and handle documents with sensitivity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Familiarity with COBRA coverage administration.

Responsibilities

• Track, communicate and administer employee benefits programs.
• Process enrollment applications and changes for qualified individuals.
• Coordinate, prepare and respond to employment service requests for healthcare providers, insurance carriers, retirement plans, unions, and vendors.
• Maintain new employment benefit eligibility list and communicate eligibility to employees.
• Assist employees with benefits plan provisions, retiree benefit counseling, and medical and retirement questions.
• Conduct new hire orientations and annual open enrollment, maintaining benefits orientation materials.
• Maintain employee benefits filing systems.
• Prepare and facilitate Employee Benefits workshops and events.

Benefits

• Health plans
• Competitive retirement/pension benefits
• Savings plans
• Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study
• Generous paid time off
• Access to academic, arts, and athletic programs on campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree