Manager, Benefits

Manager, Benefits

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Central Park Conservancy
Published
May 9, 2021
Location
New York
Category
Job Type
Contact Name (not public)
Central Park Conservancy
Main Phone
646-795-5691

Description

Reports to: Senior Director, People Services and Systems

Department: People and Culture

Status: Exempt/Full-time

Position: Manager, Total Rewards

Schedule: 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday

 

About Central Park and the Central Park Conservancy:

Central Park is one of the most famous and beloved urban public spaces in the world. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1857, the 843-acre park was the first purpose-built public park in the country and is a National Historic Landmark. The Central Park Conservancy, a private not-for-profit organization, was founded in 1980 to rescue the Park which had fallen into serious disrepair. Since that time, the Conservancy has overseen the investment of over $1 billion in the restoration of the Park, and now hosts over 40 million visitors a year.

The Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from the pace and pressures of city life, enhancing the enjoyment and well-being of all. The City of New York has formally entrusted the care of the Park to the Conservancy which is responsible for every aspect of the Park’s care, including landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and the visitor experience. Committed to sharing the best practices in urban park management, the Conservancy also serves as a resource for other NYC parks and for public-private partnerships around the world. The Conservancy employs over 300 people and has an annual operating budget of $80 million.

Job Summary:

Our People and Culture team champions our values by working tirelessly to attract and retain the best candidates and employees. We develop and sustain a consistent and positive experience for all employees and potential new hires. Our employees are at the center of everything we do and maintaining a rewards program to recognize employees’ contributions is one of our top priorities.

The Manager, Total Rewards will manage the delivery of benefits and provide support with leave administration. The Manager will assist with the development of new rewards programs and manage the implementation of program changes. . The Manager will partner with key internal and external stakeholders to create and enhance an inclusive and engaging experience for our employees. The successful candidate will use an employee-centric and innovative approach to deliver rewards that are competitive, drive business results, are aligned with our culture, and are understood and valued by our employees at all levels of the organization. We are seeking a hands-on contributor who has strong experience in benefits administration, HRIS and total rewards. The ideal candidate should be committed to quality and possess a strong attention to detail. They should understand the future direction of benefits with an eye towards improvement of operational efficiency and continuous enhancement of Central Park Conservancy’s benefits package.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

  • Responsible for the daily administration of all benefits plans, including but not limited to eligibility, enrollment, changes, termination of benefits and COBRA administration, ensuring all functions are delivered in an efficient and timely fashion; administer all benefits plans consistent with the plans’ documentation and other regulatory and eligibility requirements.
  • Work closely with benefits broker and Senior Director, People Services and Systems on the overall benefits strategy.
  • Accountable for monitoring employee and benefits census to ensure enrollees are eligible for benefits and are adequately notified of such eligibility and the enrollment process.
  • Manage 403(b) plan administration including auditing and testing, employee participation and education.
  • Oversee the coordination of annual open enrollment planning, communication and roll out between the People & Culture team, employees and vendors.
  • Manage the coordination of various compliance tests and audits as required.
  • Provide support to the People & Culture team, carriers, and employees on all benefit related issues and inquiries.
  • Responsible for monthly reconciliation of benefit enrollments to carrier bills; work directly with carriers on any billing adjustments as needed.
  • Work closely with Senior Director, People Services & Systems and Director of Employee Experience and Engagement to maintain job analyses and classifications.
  • Provide support on matters related to leave and FMLA; work closely with Total Rewards Analyst regarding leave administration, reporting of absences, monitoring leave balances, changes in regulations; provide education to employees and supervisors on the leave process and guidance on next steps.
  • Work closely with Payroll Manager to gain a full understanding of the payroll process; serve as back-up to Payroll Manager, as needed.
  • Support all workers’ compensation claims; effectively manage all cases and claims to include general administration, comprehensive case management, and program compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act and all related employment laws.
  • Work with the Management to manage vendor relationships, identify program or process modifications, and resolve issues that may arise with the benefits plan or its members.
  • Stay current with federal and state guidelines, regulations, and laws appropriately (COBRA, HIPPA, FMLA, ADA, ACA, ERISA, and Worker’s Compensation).
  • Create an employee-focused culture of well-being that enhances each employee’s experience.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (HR, labor and employment relations, business administration etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5 to 7 years of relevant work experience in Compensation, Benefits and/or Total Rewards, or HR Operations. Non-profit industry preferred.
  • Experience working with both exempt and non-exempt populations.
  • Experience working with Oracle and ADP a plus.
  • CEBS certification a plus.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Pro-active, collaborative and solutions-oriented.
  • Team player.
  • Ability to adapt well to changing priorities.

How To Apply

Please complete an application and submit your cover letter & resume via our career site https://www.centralparknyc.org/jobs