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Employee Benefits Assistant at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany – Albany, New York

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany
Albany, New York, 12203, United States
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Salary:$22.00 - $24.00/hr

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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 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)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

Job Location

Albany, New York, 12203, United States
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Job Location

This job is located in the Albany, New York, 12203, United States region.

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