Benefits and Compensation Assistant

This position will be responsible for the coordination of benefits for the College in addition to implementation and maintenance of compensation information, while also assessing the budgetary impact of compensation decisions while also providing oversight of compliance with regulations and labor laws.  Additionally, this person will use data to drive decision-making at the College with regard to compensation and benefits by analyzing data pulled from multiple sources.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates benefit and compensation workflows under the supervision of the Benefits Administrator.
• Applies compensation principles, best practices and appropriate guidelines to collaborate on compensation issues, including but not limited to: promotions, pay adjustments, job classification, retention, offers, merit awards and stipends.
• Works with benefit and payroll staff to establish and maintain compensation files and records on an on-going basis.
• Reconciles monthly benefit bills to the College related to all benefits offered at the institution.
• Prepares, reviews and completes month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing process and documents; reviews financial reports on a periodic basis and verifies accuracy and fiscal solvency.
• Prepares yearly benefit statement for all staff to be reviewed by administration.
• Works with human resources and payroll staff to maintain work flows related to part-time staff compensation and employment. 
• Responds to employee inquiries regarding benefit and compensation inquiries.
•  Ensures all HR-Benefit and Compensation policies, procedures and techniques are adhered.
• Communicates benefit plan options to staff during employee orientation, open enrollment or through change of life events.
• Stays current on all federal, state and local benefit offerings and requirements; researches benefit offerings and ensures employees are aware of benefit availability and utilizing data to recommend changes and offerings in the future.
• Processes leave of absence requests in accordance with federal and state laws in addition to local collective bargaining agreements. 
• Perform special projects and assignments as requested but their supervisor or department/division leadership.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree required in related field. 

Experience:  Minimum of 3 years of experience in benefits and/or compensation management or accounting.

Demonstrates understanding of the community college mission.  Possesses a strong understanding of the uses of information technology to deliver, monitor and evaluate programs and services for staff and the ability to work collaboratively across various constituencies of the College.  Strong interpersonal as well as technical skills and must be detail-oriented.  Technologically proficient in common office desktop software and familiar with cloud based computing and collaborative platforms and software. Requires knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures in governmental agencies; use and application of online payroll/accounting/benefit systems.

Exhibits strong skills in:  

• Communication
• Staff and Student Focus
• Building Relationships
• Organizing
• Planning
  

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Annual Salary is $55,000-$60,000
• NJ Educators Health Plan with free Vision and Dental. NJ State Pension plan.
• 23 vacation days, 15 sick days, 4 personal days, 2 floating holidays, all designated holidays and 5 non-designated holidays a year. 3 Partial Sick Days.

Bergen Community College is committed to excellence in diversity and equity and creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for all positions regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, marital and veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.