Barnard

Barnard

Benefits Manager

New York City, NY · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$105kDetected 27 days ago
ComplianceHRISCustomer SupportHIPAAResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeOSHA

About the role

  • If you are a current Barnard College employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.
  • Compliance - Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including, but not limited to ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, and COBRA.
  • Instruct insurance carriers and other administrative agencies outside the College to affect changes in benefit programs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide information and support to new hires and answer any questions and follow up when necessary.
  • Coordinate and manage any/all workers compensation queries, wage requests, incident reports.

Requirements

  • Ability to make recommendations regarding resolution of employee related problems or issues, by using sound judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects/deliverables, work with a sense of urgency, to meet deadlines
  • demonstrated ability to plan, schedule and work both independently and in teams.
  • High degree of professionalism and discretion in contacts with management and team members.
  • The successful candidate must have sound judgment, with an open and collaborative style that encourages teamwork and cooperation, and be a strong role model and coach
  • Must have a passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality.
  • Strong organizational skills required, with the ability to work independently with little supervision, meet deadlines, as well as serve as a productive team member
  • Excellent computing skills, including experience with a comprehensive HRIS system as well as the Microsoft Office suite of products.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Prepare reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies, such as Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, insurance commissioners and other regulatory agencies.
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in Benefits/Work Life/Employee Wellness
  • Demonstrated ability to partner and move projects and programs forward independently, yet in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Nice to have

  • PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CEBS certification
  • Advanced degree in a relevant field
  • $90,000-$105,000

Compensation

  • $90,000-$105,000
  • The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.
  • The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Benefits

  • Reporting to the Associate Director, Benefits & Employee Wellbeing, the Benefits Manager will manage the day-to-day health and total rewards plans, and enhancing workflow processes and procedures.
  • Responsible for ensuring high quality Benefits customer service through the effective management of all plan administration, communication, education and customer service activities for all community members.
  • Work with consultants and benefits providers to formulate proposals and solve problems.
  • Manages vendor relationships and point of contact for all benefit billing.
  • Primary point of contact for all tuition inquiries - employee tuition requests and employee dependent requests.
  • Follow workflow and business process, educate, communicate and instruct employees on the process and follow up on open/outstanding tuition issues.
  • Coordinate and work with Finance on reimbursement requests and status.
  • Work with Associate Director, Benefits & Employee Wellbeing and other vendors on Wellness initiatives throughout the year.
  • Support, collaborate and work on wellness initiatives, etc.
  • Work with Associate Director, Benefits & Employee Wellbeing information to share with Retirement Committee and the Joint Faculty & Administrators Benefits for any proposed critical benefit changes.
  • Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, Paid Family Leave, workers compensation, disability or other leave(s).
  • Facilitates and coordinates other leave requests, such as communication, documentation, wage verifications, insurance information, status updates, etc.

Company info

  • Barnard College

Equal opportunity

  • Manages and coordinates medical reasonable accommodation requests (ADA) and interactive process liaison, coordinating with vendor, department, employee other parties.
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