Human Resources Specialist 1, SG-18 (Health Benefits Administrator)

Human Resources Specialist 1

The New York State Department of Financial Services seeks to build an equitable, transparent, and resilient financial system that benefits individuals and supports business. Through engagement, data-driven regulation and policy, and operational excellence, the Department and its employees are responsible for empowering consumers and protecting them from financial harm; ensuring the health of the entities we regulate; driving economic growth in New York through responsible innovation; and preserving the stability of the global financial system.

The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Human Resources Specialist 1 in Human Resources Management. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Provides support to the Health Benefits Administrator, including responding to inquiries from employees, ordering and maintaining health and retirement publications, performing the health benefit portion of the new employee orientation program, and generating correspondence relating to coverage;
• Collaborates with LATS Administrator on time and attendance rules, reviewing timesheets and answering questions related to employee benefits and leaves;
• Provides guidance to employees and supervisors on general attendance and leave rules and completion of time records, answering questions and providing information related to benefits and leaves;
• Works closely with employees and supervisors to explain attendance and leave benefits and programs such as VRWS, part-time, workers' compensation, alternate work schedules, holidays, etc.;
• Manages various leave programs, such as sick leave, FMLA, military leave, discretionary leave etc. Developing tracking mechanisms to ensure the employees participating in leave programs initially meet program requirements for participation and adhere to program guidelines; following-up with employees who are out on leave, requesting documentation, and ensures that transactions are processed timely;
• Performs special projects as requested related to agency attendance and leave statistics, problems, patterns, etc.;
• Provides attendance and leave information to Labor Relations staff for preparation of Notices of Discipline; and
• Advises Management, supervisors and employees on applicable laws, rules, directives or negotiated agreements that affect employee benefits.

Minimum Qualifications :

Salary : $56,655 (Trainee 1 Level SG-14) $63,180 (Trainee 2 Level SG-16) $67,119 $83,286 (Journey Level SG-18)

Appointment Status : Permanent