Employee Benefits Assistant at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany

Town of Guilderland, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employee Benefits, Claims Processing, Database Management, Administrative Support, Leave of Absence Administration, Payroll Records Maintenance, Conflict Resolution, Communication Skills

Industry

Description

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career? 🚀 Join us in our mission as the Employee Benefits Assistant at Catholic Charities of Executive Office & Support Services. Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do. As the Employee Benefits Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through: * Assist employees in the benefits program enrollment and benefit claims processes * Maintain changes to the employee benefit platforms including employee salary adjustments and benefit eligibility status; Assist the Employee Benefits Specialist with maintenance of the pension platform * Facilitate the resolution process in case of any dispute between an employee and a benefits carrier * Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records * Provide administrative support for Leave of Absence (LOA) administration by serving as the initial contact for employee absences, employee leave request and workers compensation claims * Monitor the LOA email inbox for requests and questions; directs questions to the appropriate Employee Benefits team member or Director of Human Resources * Creates and maintains employee leave of absence paper and electronic files; initiates the leave requests in the LOA tracking platform * Monitor Short Term Disability (STD) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) and Workers Compensation (WC) insurance communications; update payroll data to reflect portions of the employee’s pay that will be paid by the respective vendor Employee Benefits Assistant Minimum Salary: $ 22.00/hour Employee Benefits Assistant Maximum Salary: $ 24.00/hour Employee Benefits Assistant Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (35 hours/week) Qualifications: * Associate's degree in Human Resources or a related field * 1 - 3 years of experience working with a diverse population We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits: * For benefit-eligible positions: * Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance * Retirement planning options * Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day) * Click here [https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:e4777ca6-82e3-4b68-b717-1559c6036e59] to view our benefit brochure! * A collaborative work environment * Employee Assistance Program * Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.) * Exciting referral bonuses * Ongoing training and development * Recognition and Awards * Career Growth * A collaborative team culture Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) [https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla] Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights [https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf] Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) [https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act]

Responsibilities

The Employee Benefits Assistant will assist employees with benefits program enrollment and claims processes, while maintaining employee benefits files and databases. This role also involves providing administrative support for leave of absence administration and monitoring insurance communications.