Sr Manager, System Benefits - StaffCo

Stony Brook University•Hampton Bays, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr Manager, System Benefits, reporting to the HR Systems Director, leads benefits administration, HR systems related to benefits, and process improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment, efficiency and standardization of benefit programs and services for both union and non-union employees across all StaffCo locations. The position will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting HR data, metrics related to employee benefits, leave administration, wellness and compensation programs, and for translating insights into actionable recommendations that enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and employee experience. This tole also plays a key role in benefits strategy, retirement plan oversight, and HR compliance auditing. This is a HYBRID opportunity with travel to on-site within Suffolk County including but not limited to: Commack, Lake Grave, St James, Greenport, Hampton Bay, Southampton as needed. Travel to and between company locations is required as needed to support business operations and on-site initiatives. Travel frequency may vary based on organizational needs.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations related to HR, payroll, and benefits.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/payroll systems, ability to quickly learn new technologies.
Broad and deep HR functional expertise, including benefits, leave administration, compensation, HRIS, and workforce analysis.
Demonstrated ability to manage priorities and drive projects to completion.
Strong leadership, collaboration, and team development skills.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources or related field; in lieu of degree, an additional four (4) years full-time Human Resources experience, in addition to a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources.
Demonstrated experience managing HR staff and leading functional areas such as benefits, compensation, or HR systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a union environment preferred.
SHRM-SCP or equivalent advanced HR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Collects and compiles key data from a variety of sources, including human resource information systems (HRIS) and payroll outputs, benefits enrollment records, management and personnel records, government labor statistics, competitor's practices, and other sources.
Analyzes data and trends related to benefits utilization, leave of absence, compensation structures, and regulatory compliance.
Prepares and presents comprehensive reports of data results Including actionable insights and recommendations.
Develop and recommend enhancements to policies, programs, and practices to improve efficiency, consistency, and the employee experience.
Leads and manages the annual benefits open enrollment process, including planning, communications, vendor coordination, and employee education.
Oversee administration and optimization of retirement plans, including 403(b) and 457 plans, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and alignment with organizational strategy.
Chairs the Wellness Committee and designs, implements, and evaluates employee health and wellness initiatives.
Coordinates with internal stakeholders and external vendors to evaluate and implement competitive health, wellness, and retirement benefit offerings.
Facilitates the implementation of new HR systems, processes, and programs enhancements.
Ensures compliance with data privacy standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations and best practices.
Provides guidance and support on complex or sensitive HR matters, including accommodations, benefits issues, and leave administration.
Analyzes compensation and benefits trends and benchmarks to recommend competitive pay structures and incentive programs.
Supports and guides benefit administration processes and compensation review cycles.
Identifies training needs and educates managers and supervisors on benefits, leave, and compensation policies and procedures.
Designs and executes comprehensive HR audit programs, including periodic and ad hoc audits of benefits, payroll, leave administration, and HRIS data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, develops action plans and monitors follow through.
Performs other related duties as assigned.