Human Resources Benefits Specialist

Job Details

Job Location

Albany-Academy Main-NRFS - Albany, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Job Shift

Day

Description

As a Human Resource Benefits Specialist, you will provide support for a variety of Human Resources administrative functions, with primary focus on providing support to benefits related functions, ensuring regulatory compliance in all aspects of work. You will report to the Director of Human Resources and will work onsite at our Academy Road location.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary point of contact, by phone, email, or in person to answer frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, and queries about HR-related questions and matters of program interpretation for all employees.

• Advise and inform employees of the details of all benefit programs.

• Support benefit program administration from enrollment to termination by processing eligibility data, reconciling payroll deduction, and maintaining and updating HRIS systems as necessary.

• Prepare necessary reports as requested i.e. weekly, monthly, or annually.

• Coordinate tracking and payments related to employee’s eligibility for DBL, PFL, FMLA, LTD, and Workers Compensation.

• Coordinate the open enrollment process for all eligible employees.

• Assist with leave of absence administration and tracking for all leave types.

• Maintain working knowledge of ACA, ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, and Internal Revenue Code within the privacy considerations of HIPAA and impact of state and local laws

• Coordinate and schedule benefit information programs for all new employees,

• Share in responsibility for general HR filing and supporting audits.

  Requirements and Education:

• A High School degree or GED and at least six years of applicable experience; an Associate’s degree with four years of applicable experience is preferred.

  Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Holiday Pay

• 401 (K) plan

• Life Insurance

• Loan repayment assistance

• Free training/CEU opportunities

  About Northern Rivers

  At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

  Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.