Union Benefits Specialist

Title: Union Benefits Specialist
Location: Long Island City, NY
Client: Large Facilities Services Organization
Pay: $60,000/year
Hours: 5 days/week in office, 9a-6p

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Union Benefits Specialist to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to accurately input, maintain, and update employee benefits information, with a strong emphasis on working with 32BJ Union benefit programs. The ideal candidate will have prior hands‑on experience with union benefit structures, eligibility requirements, and reporting procedures.

• Accurately enter and maintain employee benefits data in HR and union benefit systems.
• Process enrollments, terminations, and benefit changes in accordance with 32BJ Union guidelines.
• Review and verify benefit eligibility, deductions, and compliance with union contracts.
• Serve as a liaison between HR, payroll, and the 32BJ Benefit Funds office to ensure timely and accurate benefit processing.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefit coverage, eligibility, and union-related matters.
• Audit and reconcile benefit records to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Assist with benefit reporting, documentation, and other administrative tasks as needed.

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience administering Union benefits.
• Bilingual Spanish.
• Strong knowledge of union benefit plans, eligibility rules, and contribution structures.
• Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Experience coordinating with payroll and union benefit funds.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and union reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data management tools.