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Benefits Specialist

Center for Disability Services
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2026
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The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.

We are looking for a Benefits Specialist to join our HR Department. The position is located at 314 South Manning Blvd in Albany, NY. This is a full-time position and works closely with the Leave of Absence (LOA) team.

Responsibilities

  • Available as a resource to employees and supervisors for all benefits related inquires
  • Applies a strong working knowledge of Workday (HRIS system) and Excel to efficiently and effectively process and track all components of plans you are responsible for – including retirement, medical, dental, etc.
  • Reconciles carrier bills and submits monthly vouchers to Accounts Payable within deadlines. Meets all deadlines (payroll, legal, agency, vendor, etc.), escalating issues and following through to ensure deadlines are met.
  • Uses strong mathematical knowledge to ensure bills are accurate
  • Processes all tuition assistance and reimbursement requests.
  • Coordinates meetings for employees with 401(k) representatives at various locations as needed
  • Supports all administrative functions of all retirement plans, including but not limited to assisting with bi-weekly enrollment process and year end auditing and reporting.
  • Independently works to resolve issues through thoughtful and thorough analytical and problem-solving skills; reaches out/escalates to others as appropriate
  • Assists HRM’s (as appropriate) with benefit-related projects, presentations, and trainings/information sessions – keeping all appropriate parties informed timely

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in field of Human Resources or related field
  • At least 3 year(s) of related experience, specifically in: Human Resources and /or Benefits Administration.
  • Experience with Workday preferred

At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range

$28.30 - $33.49

Salary : $28 - $33

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