Cresa Global, Inc Hiring for HR Generalist – Coordinator at Remote Full Time

CRESA GLOBAL, INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Human Resources Generalist / Coordinator – Benefits

Job Profile

The Human Resources Generalist / Coordinator (HRG) will be responsible for supporting the administration of Cresa’s employee benefits and leaves programs. You will work closely with our operations managers, human resources, and payroll departments to coordinate the daily benefits and leaves processing. You also will research and investigate best practices for benefit plans and assist in resolving benefit-related issues.

Responsibilities and Duties

In this role, your primary responsibilities will include the following:

BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION

· Assist in administering and implementing new benefits programs. Identify opportunities to bring benefit programs to the Company to attract and retain talent.

· Serve as secondary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.

· Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Consults with management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.

· Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.

· Coordinate daily benefits processing – handle enrollments, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, distributions, loans, hardships, and compliance testing

· Assist in the biweekly reconciliation of plans to ensure payroll deductions are accurate.

· Assist in response to inquiries regarding benefit plans, leaves of absence, and questions regarding STD/FML/PFL/LTD, etc.; resolve issues and concerns.

· Update benefit instructional summary guides for our annual open enrollment

· Miscellaneous document maintenance and streamlining.

· Review and update benefit communications for the CRESA Intranet.

· All other HR and benefits projects and duties as assigned.

LEAVES ADMINISTRATION

· Assist in management of the leave administration process from employees’ initial notice of the need for leave to the employee’s return to work. Gather and ensure completion of required paperwork, including medical certifications, and leave eligibility, designate, or deny leaves as appropriate, recertify leaves, and track and account for leave time used.

· Provide employees with appropriate and required leave information, verbally and in writing.

· Maintain complete and accurate records of leaves and related information. Preserve confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.

· Manage workflow to ensure all leave transactions are processed accurately and timely, including reporting hours each pay period, tracking leave time, and notifying employees of expirations and need for recertification.

· Ensure HRIS and other system data are current; partner with HRIS and Payroll teams to create reports and update leave types and related information.

· Maintain good communication with employees on leave to facilitate a smooth and timely return to work; keep managers up to date about employee leaves, changes, and work restrictions.

· Keep abreast of applicable federal, state, and local leave and related laws, including FMLA, PFL, PPL, STD/LTD.

· Propose revisions to company leave policies and documents to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

· Payroll back up to the HRIS/Payroll Manager.

· All other HR and benefits projects and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Handles confidential information responsibly; handles and prioritizes multiple tasks at once. Strong attention to detail while maintaining a high degree of accuracy

· Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft Office products; experience with HRIS systems preferred

· Strong analytical skills

· Prior working knowledge with various benefits plan designs

· Ability to understand, evaluate and judge proposals (RFPs)

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· Experience with relevant governmental regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefits programs

· Excellent communication and organization skills.

· Three to five years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience. Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field preferred.

· SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and CEBS professional designations preferred.

Cresa is the world’s most trusted occupier-centric commercial real estate firm. We strategize for the best possible results for occupiers everywhere. We think beyond space. Partner without conflict. And apply our integrated expertise to make your business better.

Cresa is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. Cresa strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Benefits administration: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote