Benefits Administrator

The Children's Home of Wyoming Conference, Mission is to partner with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.

Job Summary:

The Benefits Administrator is responsible for managing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, etc.). This position requires excellent customer service and you will participate in the design of quality benefits plans. The administrator continually investigates new benefits programs, improves existing programs, supervises and monitors benefits administration.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
• Coordinate daily benefits processing. Handle Workers Compensation, benefits enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, distributions, loans, hardships and compliance testing.
• Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records.
• Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions. Provide training and support to group benefits associates, home office associates and the field staff.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of benefits contract language.
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.
• Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Research employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value.
• Participate in the design, recommendation and implementation of new benefits programs. Examine possible plan designs and benefits cost changes.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in human resource management or related field with 2-3 years of related benefits experience is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in human resource management or related field and 1-2 years of related benefits experience is preferred.

Employee Benefits:

• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Agency paid CEUS, Licensure, Prep Course and Licensure Exam
• Paid Time Off
• Health care package options, some fully funded by the agency: medical, dental, vision (FSA & HSA Accounts)
• Paid Time off
• Pension Plan with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for Professional Development