Benefits and Leave Coordinator

Description

$23 to $25/hr. and a Free Family YMCA Membership 

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources (Director), the Benefits and Leave Coordinator is responsible for management of benefit enrollments, benefit reviews for new and existing staff, management of disability, paid family leave, and FMLA leaves. Responsible for administration of workers comp and ADA accommodations. This position also includes keeping all employment boards across the Association in compliance and providing benefits and leave support to all YMCA locations. The position is responsible for demonstrating YMCA leadership competencies to ensure the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Rochester are conveyed.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Communicate effectively with branches regarding benefit and leave questions, by providing accurate and timely information.

· Provide support regarding benefits and leaves to Director of Administration and office managers in branches.

· Resolve benefit issues by getting to the root cause and correcting.

· Manage benefit enrollment and exit process for all eligible employees and managing benefit portal(s).

· Manage disability, FMLA and PFL claims. Maintain records of leaves and accommodations.

· Responsible for administration of workers’ compensation and ADA accommodations.

· Maintain and update electronic employment postings folder for branch use. Visit branches to ensure compliance of employment board postings. Maintain and update employment posting board at Association office.

· Prepare all required reports on prescribed schedule and as needed basis.

· Provide answers to routine HR questions, connects employees to resources, and when needed escalates to an HR teammate to provide seamless customer service.

· Gain and maintain compliance knowledge relating to benefits, leaves, and Employment legal postings.

· Responsible for working in a collaborative environment where all the HR team will perform tasks for teammates during busy periods. (Example-helping the HR Assistant during summer camp, and the team helping this position during open enrollment.)

· Assist in the overall facility appearance, related equipment, and safety issues.

· Attend all required meetings, events, and trainings.

· All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

· Must be at least 21 years of age.

· Must have a high school diploma or GED. Associate degree in business or human resources preferred.

· Must have at least two years’ customer service experience and at least one year’s experience in Human Resources.

· Possess knowledge of applicable Federal and State employment law, posting requirements, and general HR/payroll practices.

· Experience in utilizing HR/Payroll software; Paylocity preferred but not required.

· Must have excellent computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

· Must be able to maintain confidentiality and have a high degree of interpersonal skills.

· Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

· Ability to work in a self-directed environment.

· Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify the root cause of benefit-related issues and provide effective solutions.

· Attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and provide accurate information to employees.

· Positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and adapt to changing circumstances.

· Must be able to travel site to site on an occasional basic

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be able to sit or stand for extended duration of shift.

· Must be able to bend and stoop frequently.

· Must be able to lift up to fifteen pounds.

· Must be able to travel from site to site.

Salary : $23 - $25