Benefits Administrator

Job Purpose The Benefits Administrator is responsible for the administration, coordination, and support of employee benefit programs for union and non-union employees at Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home. This position serves as the primary resource for employee benefits inquiries and works closely with Human Resources, Payroll, benefit vendors, insurance carriers, and employees to ensure accurate and timely administration of all benefit programs. The Benefits Administrator assists with compliance activities, leave administration, open enrollment, employee communications, and reporting while supporting the organization's commitment to providing competitive and compliant benefits programs. Benefit Administration Medical, dental and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Retirement and pension plans Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Voluntary benefit offerings Process benefit enrollments, changes, terminations and eligibility determinations Maintain accurate employee benefits records within HRIS Coordinate benefits onboarding for new employees and benefit transitions for terminating employees Assist employees with benefit related questions and issue resolution Union & Non-Union Benefits Administration Administer benefit programs in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and organizational policies Ensure proper application of eligibility rules for both union and non-union employee groups Maintain benefit documentation and records required under labor agreements Assist the Director of Human Resources with gathering information related to union benefit administration and labor negotiations Leave Administration Coordinate employee leave programs including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), New York paid Family Leave (PFL), Disability benefits, Worker's Compensation coordination Track leave utilization and maintain required documentation Communicate with employees and managers regarding leave processes and requirements Ensure compliance with applicable leave laws and organizational policies Open Enrollment and Employee Communication Assist with annual open enrollment planning and implementation Prepare and distribute employee communication regarding benefits programs and changes Conduct benefits orientation for new employees Coordinate benefits education and wellness program communications Compliance and Reporting Assist in maintaining compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPPA, IRS regulations, Federal and New York State employment law Education Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field required. Experience Minimum of five (5)–seven (7) years of Benefits Administration experience, preferably in a healthcare environment Experience administering benefits for both union and non-union employee populations preferred Experience with FMLA, Paid Family Leave, Worker's Compensation, and leave administration required Experience using HRIS and payroll systems required; UKG experience preferred Licensure/Certification/Registration Preferred SHRM-CP, PHR, Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) coursework or certification. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of employee benefits administration and related compliance requirements Understanding of collective bargaining agreements and union benefit administration Strong customer service and employee relations skills #J-18808-Ljbffr