Overview
Provides day-to-day administrative support to the Benefits Department in the management of leave of absence, workers' compensation, and other benefit programs. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in leave administration, claims authority, and policy development, and operates under moderate supervision.
What We Provide
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Generous paid time off (PTO), starting at 30 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays
- Health insurance plan for you and your loved ones, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
- Employer-matched retirement saving funds
- Personal and financial wellness programs
- Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Generous tuition reimbursement for qualifying degrees
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Internal mobility, generous tuition reimbursement, CEU credits, and advancement opportunities
What You Will Do
- Support administration of leave of absence and workers' compensation programs, including coordination with internal teams and external vendors.
- Manage leave-related processes, including time entry and bi-weekly reporting aligned with payroll.
- Assist with claims investigations, documentation, and preparation for hearings, including review of determinations.
- Complete required forms accurately and ensure timely processing to meet deadlines.
- Provide guidance and respond to inquiries from managers, employees, and HR partners regarding benefits, leave, and workers' compensation.
- Participate in department meetings, workers' compensation calls, and claims review discussions.
- Assist with data collection and reporting for leave and claims activity.
- Coordinate open enrollment tasks.
- Contribute to risk management and safety initiatives related to workers' compensation.
- Support employee communications, including maintaining and distributing benefit-related materials.
- Assist with updating policies and training materials.
- Provide general administrative support to the Benefits team as needed.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or the equivalent work experience required Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources preferred
Work Experience: Minimum two years of administrative/customer support experience, specifically in employee benefits required Prior experience managing statutory leaves and insurance claims preferred Strong organizational, data analytics, problem-solving, and communication skills with attention to detail required Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel pivot tables and Workday preferred Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment required Demonstrates empathy and professionalism in every interaction required Willingness to learn, grow, and adapt, including openness to using AI tools required
Pay Range
USD $66,300.00 - USD $72,000.00 /Yr.
About Us
VNS Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us - we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 "neighbors" who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.
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