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Human Resources DepartmentPosition: Benefits CoordinatorSupervisor: Benefits ManagerOverview: University Settlement partners with 40,000 New Yorkers on the Lower East Side and in Brooklyn every year to build on their strengths as they achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For over 130 years, we ve collaborated with our neighbors to pioneer highly effective programs that fight poverty and systemic inequality. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, engaging with every individual holistically, and creating space for people to organize. Joining together with our neighbors to advocate for justice and equality, we help build community strength.We work with New Yorkers of all ages. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equity, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, mental health and wellness, benefits assistance and eviction prevention, adult literacy and education, healthy aging, community and recreation centers, performing and visual arts, and youth development.Job Summary:The employee benefits coordinator position assists employees with benefits enrollment and questions, verifies all insurance billing, maintains employee database and files, and ensures compliance with required benefit notices.Duties/Responsibilities:Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 403(b), and wellness benefits.Conduct benefits orientations and explain benefits self-enrollment system.Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction.Assist employees with health, dental, life and other related benefit claims.Assist with the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs. Resolve administrative problems with the carrier representatives.Aid with COBRA Administration.Coordinate workers’ compensation claims with third-party administrator. Follow up on claims.Assist Benefits Manager in obtaining statistics and information in renewal process of any health, life and retirement plans that benefit the company.Prepare and set up meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company benefits and other related incentive programs.Ensure distribution of required employee notices.Prepare and maintain department reports as needed.Other duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.Education and Experience:High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in employee benefits administration.Bachelor s degree preferred.Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.Hourly Rate: $27Hours per Week: 35We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.Apply Now
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2021-08-26T07:54:34Z