The Part-Time Human Resources Administrative Assistant will work directly with the Human Resources Manager to provide day-to-day assistance with administration, education and training on the Benefits, Leave of Absence and Human Resources process. Effectively coordinates and ensures timely execution of all programs in compliance with company policies and local, state, federal and Provincial regulations.

This is a position of flexibility, requiring a person with a range of varying abilities in supporting Brightwaters growth. This is a new position within the company, the ideal candidate must have a strong working knowledge of the following:

• Employee benefits administration
• Federal and state employment laws
• Leading and participating in employee training programs
• Leave Programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and Provincial laws.

Objective of this Role:

• Ensure legal compliance of state, federal and Provincial regulations, and applicable laws, for all Leave of Absence
• Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits and/or modified work schedules. Ensuring that employees are aware of their rights and responsibilities.
• Gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining eligibility or denial with consultation as needed, tracking and updating status, requesting medical certifications as needed, accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use.
• Communicate responsibility of benefit plan premiums that will not be covered by payroll deductions and how to facilitate payments to avoid loss of coverage due to non-payment when applicable.
• Administer employee benefits programs both for all US and Canada Locations.
• Resolving employee issues with benefits administrators and insurance providers
• Assisting the employees in enrolling in dental, vision and medical insurance plans
• Providing new hires with explanations of benefits and instructing them on enrollment and fulfillment procedures
• Providing ongoing support for the HR and payroll teams
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing results as directed.
• Maintain a hands-on role to ensure deadlines are met and key deliverables are accurate.
• Supports Training and Development program, schedules and compliance.
• Assist with preparing human resources reports and metrics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience of the leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA, USERRA and other applicable laws.
• Prior knowledge and experience of principles and practices of Human Resources
• Experience in benefit administration
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Superior organizational skills, ability to prioritize, multiple tasks, attention to detail and strong follow-up skills.
• Possess strong ethical values and ability to maintain confidential information.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.

Commitment To Equal Opportunity

Brightwater Senior Living is an equal-opportunity employer and strives to provide an environment in which human dignity prevails. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, perceived race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, creed, religion, age, marital status, family/parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, source of income, receipt of public assistance, status as a veteran or current or future military status. Brightwater Senior Living does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.