Benefits Coordinator Job Buffalo area,New York USA,HR/Recruitment

Job Opportunities at Buffalo State University

Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban‑engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high‑quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands‑on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State.

Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.

Faculty/Professional

Faculty/Professional Professional

Department

Department Human Resource Management Office

Local Title

Local Title Benefits Coordinator

Budget Title

Rank

Rank MP-5

Line Number

Line Number 20041

Salary Range

Salary Range $60,000-$65,000

FTE

FTE Full-Time

Bargaining Unit

Bargaining Unit M/C

PRODiG+ Position

PRODiG+ Position No

Executive Position

Executive Position No

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Department Website

Brief Job Description

The Benefits Coordinator serves as a key member of the Human Resources team with primary responsibility for administering all employee benefits, including SUNY retirement plans, NYSHIP health insurance, and leaves of absence/policies in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, New York State Civil Service Law, New York State Retirement System rules and regulations, and SUNY Board of Trustees policies as well as state and federal employment laws.

Additionally, the Benefits Coordinator manages time and attendance for faculty and professional staff, assists and supports engagement initiatives that enhance the employee experience, and supports retention by creating and maintaining a shared sense of belonging at the University. The Benefits Coordinator functions with considerable independent discretion when interpreting and applying a wide variety of benefits guidelines affecting multiple employment types.

The position requires a high degree of organization and attention to detail including complex calculations for deductions and salary adjustments required in the administration of benefits.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Administer the State’s health insurance program ( NYSHIP ) including orientation programs, enrollment meetings, webinars, responding to employee inquiries, processing new enrollments and enrollment changes, determining effective dates of coverage, and reconciling records.

2. Administer multiple retirement plans including defined benefit and defined contribution programs, and provide guidance on supplemental retirement savings plans, including enrollments, reinstatement/prior service credit, arrears calculations, and contributions.

3. Administer various leave programs (i.e., disability, parental/family leave, workers compensation, reasonable accommodation, etc.) including meeting and communicating with employees, determining eligibility, and processing appropriate documentation. Review and audit time and attendance records.

5. Administer the tuition benefit programs available to employees.

6. Develop and disseminate employee benefit information through various channels, such…