• Employee Benefits Assistant

    Catholic Charities of the Dioscese of Albany (Albany, NY)


    $22.00 To $24.00 Hourly

     

    Are you Ready to Launch Your Career?

     

    Join us in our mission as the Employee Benefits Assistant at Catholic Charities of Executive Office & Support Services.

     

    Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

    As the Employee Benefits Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

    + Assist employees in the benefits program enrollment and benefit claims processes

    + Maintain changes to the employee benefit platforms including employee salary adjustments and benefit eligibility status; Assist the Employee Benefits Specialist with maintenance of the pension platform

    + Facilitate the resolution process in case of any dispute between an employee and a benefits carrier

    + Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records

    + Provide administrative support for Leave of Absence (LOA) administration by serving as the initial contact for employee absences, employee leave request and workers compensation claims

    + Monitor the LOA email inbox for requests and questions; directs questions to the appropriate Employee Benefits team member or Director of Human Resources

    + Creates and maintains employee leave of absence paper and electronic files; initiates the leave requests in the LOA tracking platform

    + Monitor Short Term Disability (STD) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) and Workers Compensation (WC) insurance communications; update payroll data to reflect portions of the employee’s pay that will be paid by the respective vendor

     

    Employee Benefits Assistant Minimum Salary: $ 22.00/hour

     

    Employee Benefits Assistant Maximum Salary: $ 24.00/hour

     

    Employee Benefits Assistant Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (35 hours/week)

    Qualifications:

    + Associate's degree in Human Resources or a related field

    + 1 - 3 years of experience working with a diverse population

    We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

    + For benefit-eligible positions:

    + Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

    + Retirement planning options

    + Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)

    + Click here (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:e4777ca6-82e3-4b68-b717-1559c6036e59) to view our benefit brochure!

    + A collaborative work environment

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)

    + Exciting referral bonuses

    + Ongoing training and development

    + Recognition and Awards

    + Career Growth

    + A collaborative team culture

     

    Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

    Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

    Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla)

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf)

     

    Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act)