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Human Resource Benefits Manager

Department Human Resources

Location New York, NY

Pay Range $97,800.00 - $122,300

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Requisition #:

7391

# of openings:

1

Employment Type:

Full time

Position Status:

Permanent

Category:

Non-Bargaining

Workplace Arrangement:

Hybrid

Fund:

1199SEIU National Benefit Fund

Job Classification:

Exempt

Responsibilities

• Manage Retirement Plan, Leave Administration, Medical Accommodations, Employee Support and Communication, Compliance and Collaboration and special projects.
• Retirement Plan Oversight

o Manage day-to-day operations of the 401(k) plan

o Facilitate committee meetings and oversee third-party administrators

o Ensure compliance with ERISA and IRS regulations

o Coordinate data transfers and benefit processing (enrollment, contributions, distributions)

• Leave Administration

o Oversee Disability, FMLA, Paid Family Leave, Workers’ Comp, and Personal LOA

o Ensure legal and policy compliance across all leave types

o Guide managers through leave procedures and documentation

• Medical Accommodations

o Lead the interactive process for ADA accommodations

o Coordinate documentation and implementation of approved accommodations

• Employee Support & Communication

o Serve as a trusted resource for benefits-related questions and issue resolution

o Deliver clear, empathetic communication to employees and managers

• Compliance & Collaboration

o Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate deductions and data synchronization

o Conduct regular audits and track metrics to identify trends and risks

o Stay current on federal and state regulations (ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, etc.)

• Perform special projects and assignments as directed by management

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or the equivalent experience; plus
• Minimum five (5) years Human Resources experience to include policy and procedure development and interpretation, labor law – FMLA, ADA, and employee benefits – 401k, to include two (2) years practical experience supervising professional staff.
• Intermediate skill level in MS Word and Excel required, knowledge of HR Information Systems.
• Working knowledge of Federal and State labor laws and regulations regarding FMLA, ADA, EEO, etc.
• Knowledge of IRS regulations regarding retirement funds including 401k, 457 plans, and 529 plans.
• Ability to interact with internal and external professionals, e.g. management, Insurance Company representatives, etc.
• Experience developing, interpreting, and implementing policy and procedures.
• Must have the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships, maintaining the confidentiality of the position in all dealings.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• HR experience in a Union environment preferred.

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Position Description

Requisition #:

7391

# of openings:

1

Employment Type:

Full time

Position Status:

Permanent

Category:

Non-Bargaining

Workplace Arrangement:

Hybrid

Fund:

1199SEIU National Benefit Fund

Job Classification:

Exempt

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