Benefits Associate

Company Description

Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Re:Sources has grown to 4,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients.   

In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.

The company is a premier shared services company serving the financial, technological and administrative needs of U.S.-based business units of the the world’s fourth largest Communications company.  With 2020 revenues of nearly 9 billion Euros, the parent company specializes in Advertising, Digital, Media buying and consultancy.  The parent company is present in over 100+ countries on 5 continents, with 80,000 employees.

The company was the first and remains the largest shared services operation in the communications industry in the United States.  Founded in 1997 and headquartered in New York City, it provides highly effective support services in the areas of finance, administration, transaction processing and Information Technology.  

Job Description

The Job

An exciting opportunity exists for a Benefits Associate to join our Benefits Shared Service Team in New York City. You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day administration of employee leaves, and the company benefit plans to include, but not limited to: resolving general Health and Welfare and 401(k)/Pension plan inquiries. You will provide excellent customer service to our US based Publicis Groupe employees and HR teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support on Benefits Administration (Health & Welfare, 401K, a grand-fathered frozen pension plan, and voluntary benefits) for   benefits eligible employees within the US.  
• Provide instruction to employee/HR regarding the online employee Benefits self-service system.
• Provide customer support on questions/inquiries from employees /HR teams, as well as working with Payroll to manage LOA’s and resolve any issues.
• Assist with open enrollment, benefits meetings/presentations, travel when needed.
• Responsible for managing LOA administration to support specific Brands/Agencies ensuring LOA’s are entered timely and accurately into the Global HRIS database.
• Liaison with the applicable insurance carriers to resolve employee/dependent issues/claims or to execute a haste enrollment.
• Keep abreast of new or updated benefit rules and regulations.
• Responsible for HIPAA compliance.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1-2 years’ experience working within a Benefits/HR capacity.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Motivated to learn and grow within the field.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) currently in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

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