Human Resources Generalist - Benefits Administration

AFRICAN AMERICAN PLANNING COMMISSION INC•New York, NY

1d•$65,000 - $68,959

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in both verbal and written communication in Spanish a plus

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