Position Summary

　　At Stony Brook Medicine, the Employee Benefits Assistant will provide administrative support to Benefits Department. The individual will manage daily office operations. The candidate will be responsible for interactions with employees, vendors and SUNY agencies in person or through phone or email communications.

　　The selected candidate will be expected to work IN PERSON/ON SITE in East Setauket 5 days a week.

　　The Employee Benefits Department is a fast paced, high volume department that touches every employee at the Hospital and LISVH. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior communication and organization skills and the ability to multitask while adhering to our high standard of employee customer service and excellence.

　　Duties of an Employee Benefits Assistant may include the following but are not limited to:

　　Provide administrative support to the Benefits Department.Meet, greet and assist employees visiting the Benefits Department; collect forms, answer questions and provide guidance as needed. Manage incoming mail, email box and faxes received; review and distribute to appropriate Benefits Administrator, HR and Payroll. Complete requests for benefit verifications including requests from employees, retirement plans/vendors and health insurance carriers. Manage monthly address report and updating personal information in health insurance plan system.Order new employee health insurance ID cards as requested.Provide employees with retirement information and forms.Assist with review of weekly benefit change reports.Assist with processing of retiree sick leave credit allowances into health insurance carrier system. Coordinate meeting rooms for visiting vendors; send out employee notices with dates and locations.Attend required training meetings with SUNY Benefits.Additional duties may include: assisting Benefits Administrators during high volume periods with processing benefit forms and assist with benefit audits when necessary. Provide backup administrative assistance to the Leaves Department (coverage during absences).

　　Qualifications

　　Required: Associate's degree and at least 2 years of administrative experience or, in lieu of a degree, at least 4 years of full time administrative experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Must be extremely reliable, dependable and possess strong organizational skills.

　　Preferred: Bachelor's degree. 1 or more years of Benefits and/or Human Resources customer service experience.

　　Special Notes: Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

　　Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

　　If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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　　Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position maybe designated as "essential." This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities. Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

　　Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health ServicesComplete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.Successfully complete a 4-panel drug screenMeet Regulatory Requirements for pre-employment screenings.Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

　　*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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　　Anticipated Pay Range:

　　The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $41,372 - $48,578 / year.

　　The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

　　In addition, all UUP positions have an additional $3,087

　　Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and state pension that add to your bottom line.

　　Job Number: 2400007

　　Official Job Title: TH Instructional Support Assistant

　　Job Field: Human Resources

　　Primary Location: US-NY-East Setauket

　　Department/Hiring Area: HR - Human Resources

　　Schedule: Full-time Shift :Day Shift Shift Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Pass Days: Sat, Sun

　　Posting Start Date: Jan 10, 2024

　　Posting End Date: Apr 10, 2024, 3:59:00 AM

　　Salary:$44,459 - $51,665 / Total

　　Salary Grade:SL1

　　SBU Area:Stony Brook University Hospital

　　Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

　　Minimum Salary: 44459.00Maximum Salary: 51665.00Salary Unit: Yearly