Bard College seeks an HR Generalist and Benefit Specialist to administer employee benefit programs and coordinate leave management. This position will also play a key role in our collaborative HR team to support the day-to-day operations of the department.

Job Duties

Administer employee health and wellness benefit plans
Leave management coordination including FMLA, PFL, Short and Long Term Disability
Track the status of all leaves, including future, pending, current, and closed leaves, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and ordinances
Determine eligibility for various types of leaves and communicate with employees to ensure understanding of the leave process
Collaborate closely with the HR team and Payroll to accurately calculate and manage employee leave pay, time-off balances, ensuring compliance with College policies and relevant labor laws
Play a key role supporting the day-to-day operations of the HR department
Coordinate annual open enrollment, communicate benefit options, and ensure accurate recordkeeping
Maintenance of employee benefit files and group benefits database
Work to maintain compliance with applicable state and federal labor laws and benefit regulations
Provide ongoing consultation by addressing administration questions, discussing regulatory updates, resolving claim issues, and managing employee problems with carriers
Other duties as assigned

3 - 5 years of experience working in HR with benefit administration experience
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field required
SHRM-CP a plus
Knowledge of federal and state regulations, compliance requirements, and filing procedures impacting employee benefits programs
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail and good with numbers
Customer service focused with the ability to work well with others
Ability to work well under pressure or time constraints
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn new software programs
Proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft Office. Strong excel skills needed
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references through Interfolio.

Compensation: $62,000 - $67,000
This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Benefits Overview
We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options;TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/.

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HR Generalist and Benefit Specialist

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30 Campus Rd, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY 12504, USA

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