Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
The aspca’s benefits team works to ensure the people at the aspca have robust benefits programs as part of their total rewards package, designed to enable our people and their families to be healthy and happy throughout the employee lifecycleThese programs provide essential support that enable our people to be highly engaged in our mission and vision that animals live good lives We are looking for a temporary employee benefits specialist eager to impact the lives of animals by helping to deliver best-in-class benefits to our people.
The temporary employee benefits specialist will partner with the rest of the team to assist with our annual open enrollment process for 2022 benefits and ongoing administration of our plans and programs, and support administration of a large volume of requests for leaves of absence and other workplace accommodations, including requests related to the covid-19 pandemic.
This is a remote-based position that can be performed from a home office
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Support execution of 2022 benefits open enrollment, including developing employee communications and facilitating information sessions, responding to employee questions, testing and auditing elections in workday, engaging in employee outreach and follow-up, and other related workstreams
Review requests for workplace accommodations and administer the interactive process in accordance with the ada and applicable state and local laws, including requests related to covid-19 pandemic and workplace safety policies
Review and administer requests for leaves of absence in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws (fmla, ada, nypfl, cfra, dcupl, wapfml, mapfml, etc.)
Assist employees with resolution of benefits claims issues and other inquiries
Work with employees and vendors to process disability claims, assist with state paid family and medical leave claims, and manage use of accrued time off during leaves of absence
Work with employees and managers to resolve issues and questions related to time off policies
Assist with questions from employees and managers regarding safety protocols and policies, including quarantine and isolation requirements, self-certifications, time off, and related issues
Support 401(k) plan and other benefit plan compliance projects
Participate in auditing and in-depth review of employee and benefit plan data and recordkeeping for leave of absence and workplace accommodation cases
Work on other special projects as needed
Exemplifies the aspca’s core values:
Has commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals
Demonstrates ownership and feels responsible for outcomes
Believes in team – that we are stronger together
Seeks to elevate others and reimagine what is possible
Focuses on impact , specifically making change for animals
Language:
English required, spanish preferred
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or comparable applied experience with a high school diploma required
Qualifications:
Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team, ability to work flexible hours, may require travel to multiple locations within the u.s(up to 20%), advanced knowledge of benefits administration best practices and legal requirements (erisa, aca, cobra, hipaa, irc section 125 rules, dol requirements, etc.), demonstrated advanced proficiency administering workplace accommodations and leaves of absence (ada, fmla, workers’ compensation, state/local human rights and paid leave laws), effective communication and presentation skills, both written and oral, excellent interpersonal skills - must be approachable and comfortable interacting with all levels of our employee population and maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive situations and protected information, exceptional customer service skills, ability to present a welcoming demeanor, exercise appropriate discretion, and apply an assertive yet tactful approach in difficult situations, strategic problem-solving skills, creativity, and judgment, with ability to synthesize feedback from multiple parties, strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, while maintaining attention to detail
Language:
English (required)
Education and work experience:
High school diploma (required)
Minimum 6 years of employee benefits administration experience required, including experience coordinating annual open enrollment process, specific experience administering both leaves of absence and non-leave workplace accommodations required, workday benefits experience preferred
Our eeo policy:
The aspca is an equal employment opportunity employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the americans with disabilities act and certain state or local lawsA reasonable accommodation is a change in the aspca’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the aspcaPlease inform the aspca’s people team if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Aspca is an equal opportunity employer (m/f/d/v).
Please don’t forget to attach your resume and cover letter to complete your application.
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
