Benefits Assistant
6476BR
Finance & Administration
Human Resources
Detailed Job Description
Under general supervision, the Benefits Assistant processes all aspects of employee leaves of absence benefits. Creates, updates and maintains accurate records of all disability, FMLA, NYS PFL and worker's compensation claims. Understands and follows federal, state and local laws regarding leave-based benefits. Correctly interprets and communicates University policy as it relates to leave-based benefits, providing excellent customer service to all employees and managers. Reports directly to the Benefits Specialist, serving as back up as necessary.
Responsibilities include:

• Maintains complete and accurate records of employee leaves, including data entry in HR systems.
  Ability to transfer data accurately from vendor portals to university systems.
• Works closely with employees and vendors to ensure that all relevant documents are submitted timely for review. Follows up with all parties as necessary. Maintains appropriate contact with employees on leave to assist in coordination of return to work.
• Provides excellent customer service for employees, ensuring access to relevant information is accurate and timely.
• Prepares and sends written communications to employees and managers as necessary throughout the lifecycle of the employee's absence.
• Maintains and produces reports on open claims as needed. Documents and updates all administrative processes.
• Actively learns and maintains knowledge of university policy, Federal, State and local law as well as administrative requirements necessary to maintain compliance.
• Assists in the creation and facilitation of leave administration and worker's compensation training programs.
• Serves as back up to Benefits Specialist when necessary
• OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Department/College Description
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
1 - 2 years experience with employee benefit plans, with a specific focus on Disability, FMLA, NYS Paid Family Leave and Workers Compensation
Specialized skills:

• Direct experience with short and long-term disability, FMLA, NYS Paid Family Leave and workers compensation programs required.
• Project management, including the ability to establish and manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast paced, detail-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of commitment to confidentiality.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: 115H
Required Application Documents
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
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Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the "Great Colleges to Work For." RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Govjeid-e173b7d841af8a47a45497230c56939a