Benefits Coordinator (NYC Hybrid)

$55,000 - $60,000/Yr

HarperCollins Publishers - New York, NY

Full-time

New York, NY

Warehousing and Storage

About the position

The Benefits Coordinator at HarperCollins Publishers serves as the primary contact for employees regarding benefits and wellness inquiries. This role involves proactive engagement in benefits-related projects and requires strategic thinking alongside hands-on execution of responsibilities. The position is integral to managing employee benefits communications and ensuring smooth administration of various benefits programs.

Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for employee benefits questions (medical, dental, vision, disability, flex spending, HSA, and others)
• Conduct new hire benefits check-ins
• Lead benefits communications, including open enrollment communications, monthly tips, and miscellaneous benefits announcements
• Host information sessions with employees and vendors as needed
• Serve as a backup administrator for the employee time management system and payroll inputting
• Oversee leave of absence management
• Administer ADA accommodations requests
• Handle 401k administration and audit
• Assist with medical plan and program implementations
• Administer COBRA benefits and serve as point of contact for questions
• Process unemployment and workers comp claims
• Respond to all employment verification requests
• Manage retiree medical billing and administration
• Process invoices and checks
• Run ad hoc reports as needed
• Provide other administrative support as needed

Requirements

• 1 - 2 years of office experience, preferably in a Human Resources department, Benefits experience preferred
• Ability to work in our NYC office one day per week
• Interest in working in benefits
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; experience with an HRIS system a plus
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills (in writing and in person)
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
• Ability to work independently
• Comfortable with public speaking opportunities

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
• Variety of physical health benefits
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Caregiving benefits
• Emotional wellbeing benefits
• Transportation benefits
• Elective benefits that employees may select to fit their needs