Job Title:
Administrative Assistant - Employee Benefits
Location:
Bayside, New York
Salary:
$50,000 - $55,000 per year
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Company Overview:
Our client is a reputable organization dedicated to providing comprehensive benefits programs to its employees. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, they are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Administrative Assistant to join their Employee Benefits team.
Job Overview:
The Administrative Assistant for Employee Benefits is responsible for providing administrative support to the HR or Benefits team by managing and assisting with various employee benefits tasks. This role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of employee benefits programs and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth benefits administration, assisting employees with benefits-related inquiries, and maintaining accurate records.
Key Responsibilities:
Benefits Administration Support: Assist in managing and maintaining employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.
Employee Benefits Inquiries: Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding benefits-related questions, ensuring a timely and helpful response.
Enrollment & Changes: Process new enrollments, benefits changes, and terminations in accordance with company policies and deadlines.
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee benefits records, ensuring compliance with relevant legal requirements (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA).
Benefits Communication: Distribute benefits materials to employees, including plan details, benefits enrollment information, and any changes to benefits offerings.
Claims Assistance: Help employees resolve benefits-related claims issues by liaising with insurance providers or third-party administrators.
Benefits Reporting: Assist with preparing reports on benefits utilization, enrollment, and other relevant metrics for internal use and compliance purposes.
Payroll Coordination: Work with payroll teams to ensure proper deductions for employee benefits and that all benefits-related payroll issues are resolved.
Vendor Coordination: Liaise with external vendors and insurance providers to ensure that employees receive timely services and responses.
Records Management: Organize and maintain physical and electronic benefits records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
Employee Education: Help organize benefits orientation sessions or workshops to educate employees about available benefits programs.
General Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance to the Benefits or HR team as needed, including preparing documents, scheduling meetings, and assisting with benefits open enrollment or other special projects.
Qualifications:
Proven experience in benefits administration or a related HR field.
Strong understanding of employee benefits programs and relevant regulations.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience with HRIS systems is a plus.
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Benefits Offered:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-contributed funds disbursed twice yearly for vacation benefits.
Annuity and pension plans funded entirely by employer contributions
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to [application email or application link].
Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 per year
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the @type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
