• HR Benefits Coordinator (aHEO)

    CUNY (Bronx, NY)


    HR Benefits Coordinator (aHEO) - 400166

    POSITION DETAILS

    Reporting to the Benefits Manager, the Benefits Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating employee benefits for all full and part-time staff members. The coordinator will serve as a member of the Benefits team and a liaison to the health insurance carriers, retirement systems, union welfare funds and other related benefits agencies.

    In addition to the CUNY Title, the Benefits Coordinator will be specifically responsible for the following tasks:

    • Provide information relating to employment and benefits to health carriers, welfare funds, and pension systems

    • Conduct new hire benefit orientations, track and follow-up with benefit enrollments

    • Respond to employees’ inquiries regarding various benefit plans.

    • Assist with adjunct re-certification, pension service request and tuition waivers.

    • Enter benefit related payroll deductions and input income reports

    • Assist with benefits orientation for staff, track and follow-up with benefits enrollments.

    • Prepare occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) logs.

    • Track and process Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) logs.

    • Review and process Buy-Out request and Force-in TRS pension system.

    • Coordinate Weight Watchers Program.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor's Degree required.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • One to two years’ experience specifically working with employee benefits preferred.

    • Two (2 years) job related experience in higher education preferred.

    • Experience using PeopleSoft/Oracle information system (CunyFirst) in a higher education environment preferred.

    • Proficiency using Microsoft Office.

    • Detail oriented and organized

    • Customer service acumen

    • Ability to handle confidential information

    • Ability to work within a team environment

    CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

    Administers employee benefits programs for faculty and staff, assists in overall benefit administration, and provides employees with information regarding benefits.

     

    - Counsels and assists staff on employee benefits matters

     

    - Conducts workshops as part of new employee orientation on benefits matters

     

    - Administers selected benefits, such as COBRA coverage

     

    - Serves as a liaison to insurance carriers, retirement systems, welfare funds, and University Benefits office

     

    - Coordinates benefits processing in Payroll systems and other University systems

     

    - Prepares reports for College administration

     

    - Assists in updating materials and web pages for employee use

     

    - Maintains accurate, confidential employee records

     

    - Performs related duties as assigned.

     

    Job Title Name: HR Benefits Coordinator

    CUNY TITLE

    Assistant to HEO

    FLSA

    Exempt

    COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

    Salary range is $ **68,245 - $70,541,** commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience.

     

    CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

    HOW TO APPLY

    For full consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume online through CUNY’s web-based job system. Your application should address how your experience and credentials align with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job description.

    Apply here (External Applicants):

    Job Opening – CUNY Job Posting ID #30231

    Note for Current CUNY Employees:

    Please apply via CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. Once logged in, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to access job openings.

    CLOSING DATE

    The position will be open until June 30, 2025.

    JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

    CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

     

    Job ID

     

    30231

     

    Location

     

    Bronx Community College