Benefits Coordinator at Mercy Home for Children Inc. – Brooklyn, New York

Mercy Home for Children is a nonprofit agency, located in the heart of Brooklyn, that provides comprehensive services to the intellectual and developmentally disabled population. We are looking for a Benefits Coordinator to join our Human Resources team.

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Human Resources Director the Benefits Coordinator will be responsible for administering various employee benefits programs. Provide backup support for the Human Resource Coordinator in his/her absence. Maintain effective working relationships with all levels of organizational management to ensure the overall needs of the agency are met. Represent the Agency by promoting and modeling the mission and core values of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Home for Children.

Position Responsibilities:

• Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, dental and vision, accident and disability, pension plan, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits.
• Plans & executes agency wide annual open enrollment, including entering enrollments, changes & terminations. Will meet with vendors/brokers to ensure the agency is receiving high quality products.
• Conduct benefits/new hire orientations and explain benefits self-enrollment system.
• Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction. Prepares change of status (COS) forms for review and enters information into agency payroll system.
• Assist employee with all leave of absences, FMLA/PFL/Disability, COBRA for union and nonunion staff.
• Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs. Resolve administrative problems with the carrier representatives and ensure payments are made in a timely manner.
• Review and respond to unemployment claim with appropriate documentation. Review monthly unemployment statements.
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims with third-party administrator & meet with the carrier on a monthly bases. Follow up on claims.
• Provide assistance in obtaining statistics and information in renewal process of any health, life and retirement plans that benefit the company.
• Prepare and set up meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understanding company benefits and other related incentive programs. Ensure distribution of required employee notices for union & nonunion employees.
• Assist in handling employee complaints & may at times handle staff investigations.
• Prepare and maintain biweekly employee benefit reports and leave of absence reports for all staff.
• Assist HR Coordinator in recruitment and processing criminal background checks for all staff.
• Maintain an atmosphere of confidentiality regarding records and agency matters.
• Complete other assignments as requested by the Human Resources Director

• BA/BS degree preferred in Human Resources
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficient with computers and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Prior experience handling open enrollment and benefits administration required.
• Prior OPWDD experience and familiarity with background checks preferred.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Mercy Home provides comprehensive benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, prescription, supplemental insurance, 403 (b) tax deferred annuity plan, 13 paid holidays including your birthday off, paid sick and vacation time. Salary range $60-$70K per year.

For immediate consideration email resume with desired salary to: mjenkins@mercyhomeny.org