Compensation Overview

Started in 2016, FreedomCare is a Healthcare company that is innovating and revolutionizing the way home care is delivered. We bring dignity and support to patients needing care in their homes and to the caregivers who care for them.We’re the largest consumer-directed home care agency in NY State and are continually expanding our areas of focus including operations in other states and tech-based innovations.  

We pride ourselves on our values which drive the level of care that we deliver to our patients:

• Here For You (An attitude of service, empathy, and availability)
• Own It (Drive and ownership)
• Do the Right Thing (High integrity)
• Be Positive (Great attitude and a can-do positive approach to challenges)

Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of others! We are looking for a Benefits Specialist for our People Operations team.

This is a hybrid role; Candidate must be able to travel to our main office in Lake Success, NY once a week.

Department & Position Overview:

We are growing our People & Culture Team. This role is new and will be responsible for the day-to-day support of our Benefits with a focus on leave of absences. This role is to implement and support programs and processes that help attract, motivate, and retain the top talented employees to support FreedomCare’s business goals and mission. We are a group that encourages teamwork, communication, creativity, and a heightened, real-time sense of what our employees both need and value in Total Rewards programs.

Partnering with the Manager of Total Rewards, our ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day benefits and wellness offerings to our employees.  

What you will do:

• Serve as the main resource for employees and vendors regarding all benefit-related matters including supporting wellness initiatives
• Assist employees with enrolling in health benefits and answering any questions about benefit offerings and enrollment
• Administer and track all leave of absences programs in various systems including the payments related to such programs  
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and resolves discrepancies identified with payroll and vendor
• Update payroll with any benefit deduction changes and assist with calculating retroactive deductions if needed  
• Ensure the integrity of benefits data for accurate and timely vendor files
• Prepare and deliver presentations related to new hire benefits onboarding and other benefits programs as needed  
• Research and respond to employee questions regarding all aspects of employee benefits and act as a liaison between employees and insurance carriers/brokers to ensure timely resolution of any issue.
• Participate in the creation of educational materials, intranet sites, and process and procedural documentation 
• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement, building efficiencies and enhancing the overall employee benefit experience
• Ensure that benefits plans and practices are in compliance with current legislation

Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Benefits and leave administration preferably within a fast-paced, high-growth company
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of employee benefit plan compliance with an emphasis on stated and federal leave regulations  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; advanced excel skills are a must
• Strong proficiency in Google Suite programs, including docs, Gmail, sheets, etc. 
• Previous experience in working with Payroll is a plus
• Experience updating SharePoint or other intranet sites is a plus
• Candidate must be able to travel to our main office located in Lake Success, NY once a week

Why work at FreedomCare?

We are here for you and committed to providing a best-in-class employee experience. We offer competitive compensation, medical benefits, retirement plans, wellness programs, fun company events and ongoing learning opportunities to grow your career.

This is a place where your voice matters, where we build great relationships, and your work has meaning and a tangible positive impact on others!

At FreedomCare, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, citizenship or immigration status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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