Benefits & Employee Relations Specialist

Job Description

Collier Youth Services is immediately seeking a full-time Benefits & Employee Relations Specialist.

Benefits administration

Participate in Open Enrollment process including assisting in the communication and presentation of Open Enrollment

Coordinate with broker to ensure they have all necessary employee information

Manage employee enrollment in all insurance plans

Act as point of contact for employees benefit questions

Provide ongoing support in benefit changes throughout the year and troubleshooting benefit issues

Review of monthly insurance bills for accuracy

Manage benefits onboarding of new hires into benefit plans

Manage benefits off boarding for terminated employees including COBRA administration

Leave and Accommodation administration

Act as point of contact for leave and accommodation requests

Secure all appropriate paperwork from the employee to process leave requests (including: medical documentation, FMLA paperwork, etc.)

Draft communications regarding eligibility and approval of leave

Coordinate with the employee on various disability and family leave benefits

Coordinate time out and payment processing with payroll

Coordinate with managers on viability of accommodation requests

Worker’s Compensation

Assisting and compiling incident report

Coordinate worker’s compensation claim through carrier

Acting as point of contact for employees regarding work related injuries

Payroll Coordination

Assist with PTO management

Point of contact between payroll and employees for pay related question

Legal

Ensure compliance with employment law and regulations

Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in HR, talent management, and employment law. Communicate these changes to executive leadership and upper management.

Employee Relations

Act as point of contact for various employees issues including complaints, investigations, performance issues

Work with managers and employees on disciplinary process and documentation

Coordination on termination and off boarding (including voluntary resignations)

Handling general employee inquiries including verification letters and jury duty letters

Performance Management

Assisting performance review process including communication, sending out, and reviewing forms

Assist employees and managers in creating SMART goals

Miscellaneous

Assist in other various HR tasks and projects as requested

Education/Experience:

5+ years of relevant experience (Education or Not For Profit environment, a plus)

Bachelor’s Degree in HR or a related field

SHRM certified preferred

Salary Range: $55,000 - $70,000

Collier Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, carrier status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Collier Youth Services is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact HR Ext. 269).

To learn more about us, please visit our website at

Collier High School is a fully accredited non-profit, private school that serves students with disabilities. Since 1927, Collier Youth Services has been devoted to the mission of serving at-risk and PROMISING children, youth, and families. Our programs have developed over the years in response to the changing needs of the young people and families we serve. Today, Collier Youth Services is a non-profit that addresses the therapeutic and social issues of our youngsters through educational, residential, and recreational programs of the highest quality. Using a holistic approach, Collier provides at-risk youth support and care. While our services continue to evolve, one thing remains constant: our commitment to nurturing the potential of each person and honoring their individual worth. Through quality education, specialized instruction, and therapeutic support, students come to experience themselves as caring, talented, and high-achieving individuals. We provide students with individual and group counseling.