Job description

This is a full-time position at a large dynamic Reform synagogue at the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side and has a strong 180-year history.

Base Salary $55-$65k DOE.

ABOUT YOU

The Benefits Coordinator & HR Assistant will contribute to the human resources practices and objectives that promote a collaborative, employee-oriented approach, and high-performance culture. Under the supervision of the Director of Human Resources, this position handles payroll and benefits-related duties for employees at all levels.

The successful candidate has experience handling sensitive and confidential personnel and financial information, exercises sound judgment, and demonstrates a high level of professionalism and emotional intelligence.

WORK SCHEDULE

Our team works on a hybrid schedule. All our team members must be flexible and able to adapt to short- and long-term shifts in their job duties. Working hours are generally 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (4:00 PM on Fridays); additional hours may be required evenings and weekends.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Collaborate with the Disbursements Coordinator to process and transmit weekly and monthly payrolls.

· Administer health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes and terminations.

· Track employee claims as they relate to short and long term disability, FMLA, NYS PFL and Workers’ Compensation payments.

· Communicate with employees about leaves and required insurance premium payments.

· Provide support in the annual open enrollment for benefits, ACA reporting and issuance of W2s, and other required HR reporting.

· Reconcile, code, obtain approvals and submit benefit invoices (e.g., health insurance, dental insurance, vision, life insurance, long term and short term disability insurance).

· Compile reports and update HR information as needed to support department Temple and School strategic goals.

· Assisting with the recruitment process, including posting jobs, scheduling interviews as requested by the Director of HR and HR Generalist, and tracking candidate status.

· Provide onboarding support through HRIS system including the processing and collection of background checks, and other employment documents.

· Create and maintain employee files.

· Correspond with state and federal agencies as needed (e.g., responding to unemployment claims from DOL).

· Gather data for accounting manager to assist with the monthly close.

· Work with the independent auditors to provide all requested information.

· Provide comprehensive cross-training to a team member to ensure that your job can be fully performed when you are out of the office.

· Special projects and/or duties as assigned by members of Business Office management.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field (or four years of relevant work experience).

· At least two years of HR and payroll processing experience.

· Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

CORE COMPETENCIES

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Customer-service oriented.

· Highly organized and efficient and able to prioritize to meet tight deadlines.

· Excellent analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail.

· Self-starter with strong attention to detail.

· Flexible, diligent and dependable team player.

SALARY & BENEFITS

· Generous paid time off (e.g., vacation, holidays, sick and personal days and parental leave).

· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

· 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 7% matching contribution.

· Flexible Spending Accounts for commuter, dependent care, and medical expenses.

· Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

· AFLAC plans.

· Gym membership subsidy.

· Professional development.

VACCINATION POLICY

· All staff must be fully vaccinated, including booster shot. Proof of vaccination required at start of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10024: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• HR and payroll processing: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10024

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