Assistant Director of Benefits

Job ID: 1155294_RR00000000

Facility: NYU Langone Health

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Department: Human Resources, HR-Benefits Educ+Comm (C642)NYU Langone Health

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NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant Director of Benefits. 

In this role, the successful candidate The Assistant Director of Benefits at NYU Langone Health System is an exciting opportunity to take an active role in the design and delivery of the Health Systems highly competitive employee benefit program. The scope of the role is broad in scope and includes retirement plans, as well as health and wellbeing plans, statutory and non-statutory disability benefits, leave programs, workers compensation, retiree medical & life insurance, and voluntary benefits. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Benefits & Wellness in Human Resources, the Assistant Director will plan and implement benefits that align with the diverse workforce needs for this best in class, expanding academic health system.
In this position the Assistant Director will collaborate on all facets of benefit plan design and implementation, including ongoing plan management, vendor management and performance measurement, coordination with service providers and recordkeepers, actuaries, auditors, and customer service resources, which lead to delivery of high-quality benefits and employee satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Review and maintenance of Plan Documents, Plan Amendments, Summaries of Material Modifications and Summary Plan Descriptions and vendor contracts.
  • Coordination and support of data management for effective Plan Administration and accurate budgeting and financial processes; coordination of periodic non-discrimination testing.
  • Prepare for plan pricing renewals and coordination of RFP processes as required.
  • Monitoring regulatory compliance mandates and establishing work plans to ensure compliance and coordination within controlled group of employers.
  • Annual Compliance required notices to Plan Participants.
  • Managing benefit plan appeals process; oversee ERISA retirement plan appeals process. Investigate and resolve service credit and vesting discrepancies in the various Retirement Plans, resolve wage issues and contribution and benefit calculation discrepancies.
  • Coordinate all plan audits; research and resolve plan related questions presented by auditors. Organize and obtain data for audit.
  • Monitor audit control measures, identify deficiencies and make recommendations to improve controls.
  • Periodically review systems reports for accuracy and recommend fixes to data issues. Ensure all corrections are made within an IRS or DOL prescribed methodology and track all corrections.
  • Oversee the regular funding of benefit plans to ensure contributions are remitted timely and accurately.
  • Work with third party vendors to complete 5500 filings and related schedules.
  • Prepare for annual fiduciary liability insurance renewal.
  • Assist with PBGC required filings and DB plan trust funding.
  • Monitor trends in plan participation, generational patterns of plan activity.
  • Continually seek educational material and provide access to financial well-being support for employees. Identify training resources for HR.
  • Partner with HR Solutions Center to enable support for new or changes to benefit offerings.
  • Advise Benefit Systems team in the HR Solutions Center of data requirements needed for plan administration, enrollment, recordkeeping, plan implementation, reporting and compliance.
  • Provide project management for special projects such as plan mergers due to acquisitions, changes to record-keepers, and service providers, financial audit support and discretionary employer contributions.
  • Conduct periodic benchmarking of benefit programs to maintain competitive total rewards.
  • Participate in plan governance committees, such as the Health & Welfare and the Retirement Plan Administration Committee (RPAC).
  • Monitor plan costs by company and plan; assist in development of annual fringe budget projections.
  • Maintain plan metrics, utilization, costs and benefit value measurements; prepare reports and presentations for leadership.
  • Collaborate with Compensation on annual total rewards statement project.
  • Monitor measures of employee satisfaction; utilize survey input to assess how benefit plans impact employee engagement and rewards.

     

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Bachelor’s Degree Human Resources, Business, or related field. Graduate degree preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of benefit/HR management experience with at least 3 years in management of retirement plans.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to grasp complex issues. Must think critically, strong problem-solving, research, mathematical and analytical skills. Ability to respond proactively and knowledgeably to all levels within and outside of the organization. Strong collaborative skills to align benefits practices with other HR Policies, Procedures and union contracts. Knowledge of retirement plans and retiree benefits as well as health and welfare benefits, with knowledge of relevant government regulations. Skilled at delivering high quality employee benefits with commitment to best-in-class customer service. Working knowledge of finance principles and reporting. Committed to financial education and resiliency resources for employees. Must be able to make decisions based on informed judgment in situations where ambiguity is present. Familiarity with content delivery via intranet.
Proficient in Microsoft 365 with Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, and other online tools. Working knowledge of HRIS systems such as PeopleSoft.
SHRM/CEBS certification a plus.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic health system with Magnet®-recognized status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our trifold mission to care, teach, and discover is achieved daily through NYU Langone’s inclusive culture devoted to excellence across the organization. Here, you can advance your career supported by exceptionally talented faculty and staff in an environment where everyone works together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

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Our Hiring Process

Joining Our Team

Get ready to start your career journey at NYU Langone, where cutting-edge research meets compassionate care, and discover how you can contribute to shaping the future of medicine.

Step 1

Apply Online

The NYU Langone hiring process begins with you applying through our online portal. Be sure to update and upload your resume. Shortly after you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation. Ten days after applying you will receive a talent assessment to be completed.

Step 2

Schedule Interviews

If selected to continue the interview process, HR will reach out via phone or email first. Then, depending on your position, they will schedule an interview with unit managers or team members. You are encouraged to dress professionally for all interviews.

Step 3

Receive Offer

If you successfully complete the interview process and are identified as a finalist for the position, we will require that you complete a professional reference process. After evaluating the completed references, a decision will be made on who will receive a preliminary offer. If you receive a preliminary offer, HR will start the onboarding process with an agreed-upon tentative start date.

Step 4

Training & Orientation

You will be contacted by an onboarding specialist who will work with you on your pre-boarding requirements. Once fully cleared, we will ask you to complete compliance orientation regulatory training. On your first day, you will attend an online required orientation to acclimate to the health system and report to your new department based on instructions provided by your hiring manager.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We offer different employment options to fit every schedule and talent area of interest. These options include full time, part time, per diem, internship, and temporary.
We are growing rapidly and are always looking for exceptional people to join our organization. New positions are posted to our careers site daily.
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To search and apply for our available temporary opportunities, use the Job Search function, which is accessible on the home page and other careers site pages. NYU Langone has various temporary opportunities, including our In-House Temporary Staffing Program. The Program is designed to place highly skilled individuals in temporary assignments throughout NYU Langone to help our departments meet their commitment to quality patient care, research, and operations. These individuals are temporary employees within NYU Langone and adhere to all NYU Langone policies and guidelines.
Paid internship opportunities can be found on our careers site by searching via the Job Search function. Unpaid internships are organized by department. You can explore our departments at NYU Langone to find an internship opportunity that suits your educational endeavors. Additionally, please visit the internship page to learn more about our internship opportunities.
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