For over 80 years, Segal has been providing employee benefits, retirement plan investment advisory and human resources consulting for multiemployer trust funds, corporations and public sector organizations. Segal is an independent, privately and employee-owned firm. Our independence allows us to provide unbiased consulting services for our clients. Headquartered in New York City, Segal has offices throughout the United States and in Canada. We are a smaller organization that provides a more intense and broader exposure for development purposes within a culture that is highly collegial and team-oriented. You will work with colleagues who are smart, professional, talented and...nice people. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package that includes a defined benefit and matching 401(k) retirement plans.

The Opportunity…

This is an opportunity to join Segal’s Human Resources unit as a Senior Associate, Benefits and Leave Administration (Associate). The Associate is responsible for administration of benefits and leave of absence processes for active and former Company employees. The position is also responsible for benefits and leave data analysis as well as benefits and leave compliance and reporting regarding federal, state and local laws.

This position reports to the Vice President and Director, Employee Benefits and is based in the New York office, offering a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Key responsibilities include but may not be limited to…

Employee Benefits Administration

• Assisting in creation of annual enrollment and other benefit communications, including conducting sessions/presentations and related internal training for employees and managers.


• Assisting with annual benefit renewals and with benefit RFPs.


• Handing all benefits related inquiries (including health, insurance, wellness, retirement, leave, etc.).


• Preparing and processing benefits invoices, in addition to wellness program reimbursements and rewards.


• Managing employee benefit updates in systems; including auditing and processing employee benefit events.

Leave Administration

• Managing employee benefit Leave of Absence activities, including administering employee Leaves of Absence, tracking Leave of Absence requests, approval determinations, duration, and related issues.


• Serving as primary point of contact with external third-party leave administrators.


• Ensuring maintenance of accurate and complete leave of absence records, files, and reporting.


• Researching new leave regulations, drafting and updating policies and communications.

Benefits and Leave Analysis and Compliance

• Analyzing benefits and leave data and reporting utilizing the Oracle HRIS/Benefits system and benefit vendor partner systems and data.


• Reporting on Company leave of absence utilization and trends.


• Responsible for nondiscrimination testing data reporting.


• Gathering information for audits.

Gathering and submitting required data for compliance reporting including nondiscrimination testing, San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance, Consolidated Appropriations Act, OSHA, worker’s compensation, etc.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, business or related field or commensurate work experience.


• Minimum of 2-4 years of HR experience within a professional services firm and/or progressive corporate environment.


• Experience with employee benefits/Leave of Absence program administration and HR System data management. 


• Experience in conducting research, data gathering and analysis, and reporting to include designing and creating dashboards, reports and presentations.


• Proficiency in all MS Office applications and software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

The ideal candidate will also exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational; analytical and quantitative skills; detail-oriented, effective multitasking skills with ability to prioritize projects; self-motivated with a high affinity for providing top quality customer service; high integrity with ability to handle confidential/sensitive information and exercise good judgment in all decision-making. They will have the ability to problem-solve by defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Segal…

We recognize that individuals bring a broad range of experience and abilities that go beyond the technical requirements of a job. If your experience and qualifications are close to what you see described here, we encourage you to apply. Diversity of employment, skills, and life experience, combined with passion, are key to innovation and excellence. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process. Thank you for considering Segal.

About Segal and its Total Rewards Program…

Segal is a privately owned, leading North American employee benefit, human resources, and investment management consulting firm with over 80 years of history providing trusted advice that improves lives. Clients include public and private corporations, multiemployer trust funds, public sector entities, higher education institutions, institutional advisors, among many others.

Segal’s total rewards are part of what makes Segal a special place to work. The current salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000 plus opportunity for a discretionary performance bonus based on company profitability and employee performance. In addition, Segal offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to include a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan, matching and discretionary contributions to a 401(k)-profit sharing plan, medical and prescription benefits including contributions to a health savings account for eligible employees, dental benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness benefit reimbursements and rewards, and professional credential and tuition reimbursement. Segal also provides comprehensive paid time off including holidays, vacation days, sick leave, paid family leave and sabbaticals.

Please Apply: Segal is the right size, the right organization and…the right move for you!