A Compensation or Benefits Specialist evaluates and works to maintain the pay structure and benefits program at an organization. Analyzes wage and salary data and trends, monitors market conditions; works with benefits vendors, processes benefit claims for employees; monitors government employment regulations. May focus specifically on job classifications and compensation or on benefits programs such as pensions.
Youth Consultation Service (YCS) is a behavioral health and social services agency that has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918 in therapeutic residences, special education schools, in-home and in-community programs throughout NJ. Currently seeking a Benefits Coordinator who will be responsible for administering and maintaining benefits procedures programs and policies.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Oversee leaves of absence and worker's compensation claims and provide guidance and support to Program Administrators Use technology to automate processes currently done with paper forms Develop benefits communications and counsel employees on benefits-related issues Liaison with all plan vendors and 3rd party administrators on delivery of services, employee issues and benefits related concerns Conduct orientation and other benefits related presentations Manage the relationship with self-insured carriers, which includes reconciliation of daily funding requests and stop loss payments, plan revisions, analysis of claim experience, renewal negotiations, billing and claims administration Monitor and investigate discrepancies of electronic enrollment feeds on a weekly basis Electronically submit retirement plan contributions, process distributions and loan requests Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations such as
ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, SECTION
125, and Affordable Care Act (1094 and 1095-C Filings) Draft, document and maintain administrative policies as well as all benefits related communications, including plan documents, annual open enrollment communications and Summary Plan Descriptions Manage all plan audits and assist in the completion of the 5500 filings Manage reasonable accommodation requests Manage retirement plan, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) death claims Coordinate the transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, plan administration and benefit surveys Perform other duties/projects as assigned Background and experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent Excellent with technology including HRIS systems (experience with UKG preferred) 1-2 years of human resources experience Detail oriented and well organized Strong team player with good communication and writing skills Salary and benefits: Salary commensurate with experience Hybrid work schedule (in office and remote) Medical, Dental, Vision and FSA Life insurance, disability benefits and health and wellness programs Paid time off (Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days) 11 Paid Holidays 403(B) savings and investment plan YCS is an
