HR Benefits Specialist

Location: Middletown, NY, United StatesDate Posted: May 13, 2024

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Location: Middletown, NY

Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay Rate: $18.25/hr.

Reports to: VP of Talent Management

This is anentry-mid level benefit administration supportposition. The ideal candidate will have prior HR Assistant or finance related work history. The Human Resources / Talent Management team supports agrowing network of more than 2000 employeesin the Hudson Valley region. Our HR staff are located in Middletown, Mt. Vernon and Queens, NY.Our philosophy is to recruit for potential. We love to promote from within. Our team of HR professionals offer opportunities in recruiting, learning & development, benefits, data management, and employee relations. It's our assessment that this position will take a full year to train and learn all the nuances of our ever-growing services. We are adynamic and fast-paced teamthat always find time toshare, celebrate and laugh together.

The primary tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing duties related to benefit administration, education materials, staff communication, open enrollment

• Supporting team with internal / external audit oversight management processes

• Preparing and analyzing Benefit and Occupational Health monthly or weekly invoices

• Monitoring staffs' driver license activity

• Tracking fingerprint activity

• Supporting project assignments in all Human Resource disciplines, including employee relations, benefits and risk management

• Balancing multiple priorities

• Acting as a team player

• Providing excellent customer service and working well under pressure

  The HR Specialist has the skills and desire to gather and compile information and input data into appropriate systems, to includeExcel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint and other data management systems, including Ceridian Dayforce and Cornerstone products.

  Qualifications:

• 1- 3 years of related experience: Knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including benefits, cultural competency, safety, federal and state respective employment laws.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.

• Effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex benefit issues.

• Be flexible and available to interact with employees at all levels.

• Be self-directed and motivated.

• Experience managing remote locations.

  Position Responsibilities May Involve, but are not limited to:

• HRIS data entry

• Demonstrated competency with benefit administrative functions regarding education, plan design, program options, etc.

• Supporting staff with policy and procedure interpretation, navigation and administration

• Internet navigation and on-line data management system support

• Identify training needs for departments and individuals

• Collaborating with leadership to provide analysis and data reporting metrics

  Education:

• All diplomas and degrees encouraged to apply

  EEO, AAE M/F/D/V.

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