Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Human Resources
Borough: Manhattan
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000 Annually
The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches.
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.
The YMCA of Greater New York Association Office is seeking a Benefit, Compensation & HRIS Specialist, who will provide solid analytical, technical, administrative and customer service support Associate-wide ensuring accurate processing, timely crisis resolution, various report creation/generation, and regulatory compliance. This role will serve as the primary contact for all benefit and compensation administration inquiries, report requests, as well as be responsible for CONNECT:HR and Advanced Benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for the CONNECT system, provides guidance to all branch HR Coordinators and AO staff on the Human Resources and Advanced Benefit modules. This includes report creation and generation (ad hoc), ongoing procedural guide creation/updating, various element testing (both HR and Payroll) and implementation.Primary contact for all health and welfare plan administration/guidance. Subject matter expert regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA).Responsible for customization and management of file interfaces with vendors and insurance carriers, ensuring accurate plan enrollments, reconciliations, and timely COBRA notifications.Assist Retirees and COBRA participants with various benefit plan inquiries.Serve as primary contact for all staff members regarding Leave requests (FMLA, Disability, Personal, etc.) which includes maintaining, tracking, and managing the Disability/Leave files/records.Assist in the management of the annual Open Enrollment process, which includes creating and distributing communications, and creating, testing, and implementing changes in CONNECT.Assist in the administration of the Salary Administration Plan which includes assisting with grading all Association positions, answering various compensation questions, and assisting in the annual exempt and non-exempt performance appraisal process. In addition, this position will assist in the Performance Plan process (Cornerstone administration).Administration of the Incentive Pay program which includes monitoring eligibility, employee communications and ensuring payments are processed timely and accurately.Responsible for management of PTO accruals in CONNECT. This includes providing guidance to all staff on employee eligibility and proper calculations.Work on special projects as requested by management and/or various departments.Desired Skills & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.Minimum of three (3) years of solid Human Resources experience with strong knowledge of benefit and compensation plan administration and ERISA/FLSA/Department of Labor regulations.ERISA, FLSA, Affordable Care Act (ACA), vendor negotiations, and various benefit plan designs.Knowledge of HRIS.Knowledge and experience of providing strong customer service is a must.PHR or SPHR designation desired but not essential.Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual's employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work.
How to Apply:
If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.
If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.
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