Benefits Administrator

The Benefits Administrator II will work directly with the Senior Administrator, in the administration of Union Benefit Funds, including self-insured Health and Welfare Plan, Defined Benefit and Defined Contributions Plan and a New York State approved Joint Apprentice Fund.

This individual should be a technical expert in Taft-Hartly Benefit Plans. Union experience preferred.  CEBS designation or equivalent experience is required.

The right candidate will be in training for the Senior Administrator position, upon their retirement.

• Expertise in 501(c)3 ERISA, IRS and DOL regulations governing qualified retirement plans and health plans.
• Independently manage several Funds on a regular on-going basis.
• Attend meetings with Board of Trustees, participants, and employer representatives.
• Able to understand and interpret Summary Plan Documents on an advanced level.
• Typically has a strong knowledge of administration and accounting.
• Contribution processing, including processing payroll contribution files.
• Customer support, including answering phones, and email inquiries.
• Assist with plan conversions.
• HIPAA Compliance.
• NQTL Compliance and monitoring.
• Medicare reporting.
• COBRA Compliance.
• Joint Apprentice Training Fund Administration.
• Overseeing and maintenance of record keeping compliance with Federal and State Statutes and Regulations.
• General Ledger Accounting Experience and/or minimum associate degree in accounting.
• Prepare audit reports in accordance with generally accepted and established accounting guidelines.
• Work directly with Certified Public Accountants in preparation of Financial Statements, 5500’s and 990’s.
• Health & Welfare Claims processing experience is a plus.
• NYS Grant Writing and Management is helpful.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience required in business management, accounting and/or human resources.
• CEBS certification preferred.
• Required - 4 or more years of work experience in benefits administration and 2 or more years in human resources.
• Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and be comfortable working on complex problems.
• Must have general ledger accounting experience.
• Solid interpersonal skills, judgment, and client service orientation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate.
• Must be flexible; can work independently and as a team.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access is a plus.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and employee privacy.
• Must have a desire to learn.

Job Type: Full-time Internship to Senior Benefits Administrator

Salary will be based upon credentials and experience.

Pay Range:  Based upon experience. 

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans

Roofers Local #195 Fund(s) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in Liverpool, NY.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• On-site employment
• Liverpool, NY 13090

To Apply

Please send your resume and salary requirements to [email protected]