Benefits Analyst jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Department: Human Resources
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 03/25/2024
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS473P
Pay Rate:
Compensation: The starting annual base salary range for this position is $55,800-$62,400 (USD).

When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the Colleges good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.

About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar stands upon the homelands of the Munsee Lenape.Vassar College is deeply committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and to promoting an environment of equality, inclusion, and respect for difference. The College is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and especially welcomes applications from veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and members of racial, ethnic, and other historically underrepresented groups.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.Vassar College offers a comprehensive benefits package for administrators which includes:22 vacation days for full time employees - prorated if not full time, unlimited paid personal and sick time for use at the supervisors approval.14 paid holidays per year which includes the week between Christmas and New Years Day.A choice of three health plans (EPO, PPO, High Deductible), Participation in FSA, Dependent Care, and Transit programs.Voluntary, employee paid dental insurance plan.Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Life InsuranceEmployer paid short-term and long-term disability programs.403(b) defined contribution plan after one year of service. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/retirement/New hires will be automatically enrolled in the SRA at a 4% employee contribution per paycheck.Tuition benefits for undergraduate programs: Eligible after applicable waiting period. For more information, visit: https://offices.vassar.edu/human-resources/benefits-and-wellness/tuition/

Position Summary and Responsibilities
The benefits administrator is responsible for consistently and compassionately supporting the delivery of benefits and leave management programs to the Vassar community. This role follows established procedures, creates documentation and reporting on those procedures and makes recommendations for ongoing improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Create a welcoming and inclusive relationship with all members of the campus community to support them in navigating their benefits and leaves.
• Oversee the daily administration of employee benefits programs by proactively providing accurate and complete information to employees regarding all facets of enrolling, changing and utilizing their benefits in an accessible and compassionate manner.
• Manage the medical and family leave programs to ensure proper outreach, documentation, filing and follow-up for all employee populations and ensure adherence to process and procedures.
• Work with vendors and campus partner offices to ensure employee data is correct and benefits are delivered within stated timelines. This includes conducting monthly audits to ensure benefits are being correctly entered into payroll.
• Make recommendations for ongoing process improvements for the administration of leaves and delivery of benefits including communication plans, documentation practices and reporting procedures.
• Coordinate reporting as required by state, federal and local laws.

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-3 years experience in a benefits role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of employee benefits programs and regulations
• The ability to clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, complex processes in an accessible way.
• A commitment to consistently providing excellent support for all members of the Vassar community.

Preferred

• Experience working with union contracts
• Experience administering pensions
• Experience in or familiarity with payroll administration or processes
• Experience with process improvement
• Comfortable using complex data and reporting systems including Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and vendor interfaces

Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.

For full consideration applicants should apply by:

All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/3785.