Wellness and Benefit Specialist

About Graham Windham:

In full partnership with families and communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference with children, youth, and families who are overcoming some of life’s most difficult challenges and obstacles, by helping to build a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world. With over 500 full-time employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting and enriching work experience.

Program Description:

The Human Resources' department manages the Recruitment, Hiring, Compensation & Benefits, Training/Development, Labor Relations and other service needs for the 500+ personnel who comprise its workforce. The department's staff and managers focus on data-driven strategies to advance its goals of excellent customer service and of supporting broader organizational goals of workforce and service excellence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support Graham's Wellness Committee by coordinating year-round wellness events/education sessions.  
• Create/design weekly wellness communication's using CANVA.
• Process various benefit invoices including 1199 union
• Oversee termination process which includes sending separation letters, COBRA notification, terminating individuals in Paycom and terminating from benefits in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely and organized filing and record-keeping.
• Provide assistance in tracking leave accommodations.
• Provide assistance as needed in the monthly Benefits Orientation.
• Assist in responding to frequently asked benefit related questions.
• Provide support to request for information and correspondence including, personnel files for audits or special investigations; employment verifications, ensuring that verifiers/employees are redirected to the appropriate external agency and given procedures relating to the employment verification process.
• Provide backup to checking mail.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• High School Degree/GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred 
• Minimum 2 years of experience working as an Administrative or Project Assistant in Human Resources or in an Executive Office. 
• Working knowledge of Paycom is a plus.

Salary & Compensation:

• Base Salary or Hourly Rate: $45,918.00/year ($25.23/hour)
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Benefits Eligibility: This position is benefits eligible; sample benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Retirement Plans (403B Thrift with match, Pension) Potential to participate in our Performance Based Merit Award program at the end of each fiscal year.

EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham Windham (GW) is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. GW hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Graham Windham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.