Benefits Coordinator (NYC Hybrid) - HarperCollins Publishers

Overview

HarperCollins Publishers is seeking a Benefits Coordinator reporting to the Director, Benefits & Compensation. In this role, the Benefits Coordinator will act as employees’ main point of contact for benefits and wellness questions, and they will assist with any benefits-related projects. This position requires proactive, strategic thinking with hands-on execution of responsibilities.

Please submit a cover letter along with your resume!

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

Qualifications

• 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

The salary for this position is $55,000- $60,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.  

In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.     

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.