Location: New London,CT, USA
Position Title Employee Benefits and Leave Coordinator Department Benefits -Group Pay Type Non Exempt Appointment Type (A) Continuing Part-Time Hours Per Week 15 Number of weeks 52 weeks per year other - # of weeks 52 Benefits Eligible No Benefits Geographical Regional Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement No Work Schedule
Job Description
General Scope of Duties
As an integral member of the HR team, support the day-to-day functions of the Human Resources team in the employee benefits and leave programs. Processes the administrative functions associated with employee leave benefits including sick leave, short term disability, worker's compensation, parental leave, family medical leave and long-term disability. In all actions, assumes responsibility for adherence to federal and state laws as well as Connecticut College's policies and procedures. Performs all duties with a high-level of customer service and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Must possess strong program and project skills and the knowledge to navigate the complexities of Employee benefits, leaves, time off, and workplace accommodations.
General Duties and Responsibilities
1. Educate employees (faculty and staff) on their leave benefits including: sick, vacation, short term, long term disability, worker's comp, family medical leave, parental leave and unpaid personal leave.
2. Respond to and process leave benefit requests, including but not limited to providing timely communications to employees and their supervisors, obtaining and reviewing leave applications, maintaining employee records both electronic and paper, and track leave statuses and utilization.
3. Distribute and process Family Medical Leave (FML) requests including, but not limited to obtaining all necessary documentation, communicating leave status to employees and their supervisors, recording leaves in College's FML tracking system, maintaining files, and prepare reports as needed.
4. Interact with benefit providers to resolve service delivery problems and enhance service.
5. Create and maintain a comfortable, confidential counseling environment for employees.
6. Stay informed of new trends, developments, laws, and regulations related to the administration of benefits.
7. Assist newly eligible employees by helping them with benefit enrollment, responding to their questions and resolving any benefits issues.
8. Process employee benefit enrollments, benefit terminations, and changes with benefit providers.
9. Enter employee payroll deductions and maintain all benefit related information in the College's HRIS and related filing systems.
10. Coordinate employee/retiree education programs such as benefits fair, pre-retirement workshops, and retirement planning workshops.
11. Ensure the collection of information to comply with Affordable Care Act including the preparation and distribution of IRS forms 1094c and 1095c.
13. Support the Dean of the Faculty administration to ensure faculty receive benefits information and consultation.
14. Support the HR department's day-to-day operations.
16. Review the payroll reports to ensure all data entered into the Banner system is correct before payroll is run.
17. Other duties as assigned.
Education and Skills
1. Bachelor's degree and 2 - 3 years of benefits/payroll experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills
3. Ability to interact well with a variety of people from all areas of the college and community
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of electronic payroll and applicant tracking systems preferred
5. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and demonstrate positive leadership characteristics
6. High integrity needed to handle confidential information
7. Attention to detail
8. Well-organized, able to work under pressure, plan and accomplish goals
Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands
Sitting
Driving Required No Salary Range $24.00 Covid Vaccine Information
Effective June 8, Connecticut College will no longer mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or boosters. The College strongly recommends that all students and employees be vaccinated and remain updated with their COVID-19 boosters
Applicant Credentialing Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 08/22/2024 Applications accepted through Open Until Filled Yes