Leave & Benefits Administrator

Utica National Insurance Group

. Administer employee leave, accommodation, and benefits programs .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeNew Hartford • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $27 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering employee leave, benefits programs, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Proficient in managing employee communications and coordinating with HR and Payroll for accurate benefits processing.

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Leave AdministrationBenefits ProcessingHSA AdministrationCompliance ManagementEmployee Communication

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Hard Skills

Leave ManagementInvoice ProcessingOpen Enrollment SupportBenefits ReconciliationFMLA CoordinationADA CoordinationShort-Term Disability KnowledgeLong-Term Disability KnowledgeWorkers' Compensation KnowledgeWellness Program Administration

Soft Skills

ConfidentialityProblem-SolvingCollaborationCommunicationCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Benefits Management SoftwareHSA Funding SystemsPayroll SystemsWellness Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CEBSSHRM-CPPHR

Industry Keywords

Employee BenefitsLeave of Absence ProgramsHealth and Wellness ProgramsCompliance RegulationsHR Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer employee leave, accommodation, and benefits programs
Support daily benefits operations, including leave management, invoice processing, HSA funding, open enrollment activities, and employee communications
Ensure compliance with plan provisions and applicable federal and state regulations
Serve as a point of contact for employees on leaves of absence
Coordinate leave requests under the FMLA, ADA, and applicable state and local laws
Inform employees about Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Workers' Compensation, health benefits, and paid time off
Document leave correspondence, medical documentation, meetings, and interactions while maintaining confidentiality
Support HR Business Partners with accommodation requests and the return-to-work process
Coordinate with leaders, HR Business Partners, and Payroll to ensure accurate pay for employees on leave or in transitional work
Process and reconcile benefits vendor invoices against billing statements and enrollment data
Prepare and process HSA employer contribution funding and reconcile funding files with vendor and payroll data
Monitor the benefits mailbox and respond to employee and vendor inquiries, escalating complex issues
Participate in user acceptance testing for open enrollment and off-cycle benefit plan changes
Assist with health and wellness programs, incentives, biometric screening, and wellness platform management
Assist with benefits fairs, open enrollment events, and benefits and wellness communications
Research and communicate changes to leave, accommodation, and benefits laws and regulations
Assist with budget preparation and tracking of benefits and wellness program costs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree or equivalent business experience required
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field required
1-2 years of experience in HR, benefits, leave administration, or a related administrative role required
Less than 2 years of experience administering employee wellness programs or supporting leave of absence programs preferred
Less than 2 years of experience with benefits invoice processing, HSA administration, or open enrollment support preferred
Benefits or HR certification (e.g. CEBS, SHRM-CP, PHR) or HSA/COBRA administration coursework is a plus
Candidates who have accepted a formal offer must be willing to undergo a comprehensive background check and drug screen
Additional screening for credit or MVR may be required for some positions
Full-time hourly, non-exempt position