Senior Specialist, Benefits & Compliance

$65,000 - $70,000/Yr

Wnet - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - New York, NY

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Senior Specialist, Benefits & Compliance will focus on managing employee benefits, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining accurate HRIS data. This role involves cross-functional support in human resources, particularly in benefits administration and compliance reporting, while also providing analytical insights through workforce analytics.

Responsibilities

• Complete employee transactions in Workday, including enrollments, beneficiaries, COBRA, and terminations.
• Compile reports and conduct workforce analytics using Workday.
• Assist in preparing and filing EEO-1 and other compliance reports.
• Ensure labor law and compliance posters are displayed appropriately.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting employee benefits and ensure compliance actions are taken.
• Ensure accuracy of benefits enrollments in Workday and provide vendors with eligibility information.
• Prepare ongoing and ad-hoc reports related to employee information and data.
• Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, including maintaining the Employee Handbook.
• Assist in the administration of Open Enrollment as needed.
• Assist with hiring Fixed term workers using Workday and E-Verify.
• Run regular audits to maintain accurate information in Workday.
• Audit expenses related to benefit payouts.
• Respond to 403(b) inquiries from managers and employees.
• Manage annual catch-up contribution enrollment for 403(b).
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits and plan provisions.
• Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files and group benefits database.
• Assist with processing bills for benefit premium payments and 403b transmissions.
• Conduct new employee orientation and support Talent and Workforce Planning as needed.
• Recommend new approaches and policies to improve HR efficiency and service delivery.

Requirements

• At least four years of experience in human resources.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Workday or another HRIS system.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Analytical skills to evaluate statistical information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced Excel skills, including macros and pivot tables.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Excellent benefits
• Supportive working environment