HR Coordinator II Full Time

Monroe Community College (MCC) is a distinguished higher education institution committed to providing accessible, affordable, and quality education to a diverse student body. With a focus on fostering academic excellence, workforce development, and community engagement, MCC serves as a vital educational hub in the region. The college emphasizes innovation, inclusivity, and student success, supported by a dedicated faculty and staff who strive to create a dynamic learning environment. MCC also partners with local industries and organizations to ensure that its programs align with current workforce needs and educational standards, making it a leader in higher education within the community.

About The Role

The Coordinator II, Human Resources Benefits and Compensation, is a vital technical position responsible for supporting the administration of employee benefits for both current and retired staff. This role involves managing day-to-day benefits operations, ensuring accurate maintenance of personnel records, and assisting employees and retirees with benefits enrollment, changes, and related inquiries. The Coordinator will also support various programs such as open enrollment, Employee Wellness, and retirement system enrollments. Reporting directly to a senior HR staff member, the incumbent plays a key role in maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and college policies. The position requires a detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills, a strong customer service orientation, and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least one year of experience in Human Resources or related field, or
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of three years of relevant experience
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships
• Demonstrated professionalism in confidentiality and sensitive data management
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills
• Good analytical skills, judgment, tact, and courtesy
• Ability to interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements and policies

Responsibilities

• Administer daily benefits operations for full-time employees and retirees, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Process FMLA, COBRA, contractual leaves, ADA requests, ACA support, and other federally/state-guided benefits
• Coordinate benefit orientation sessions for new hires
• Support open enrollment campaigns for active employees and retirees
• Assist employees and retirees with benefits applications, status changes, and retirement transfers
• Serve as liaison with benefits providers to clarify policies and procedures
• Compile, review, and analyze HR reports and surveys related to benefits and compensation
• Contribute to documentation and reporting for staff position and compensation changes to the Board of Trustees
• Support the Tuition Reimbursement program for eligible employees
• Administer employee enrollments in NYS and SUNY retirement systems
• Coordinate and support the College’s Employee Wellness program initiatives
• Ensure annual salary adjustments align with collective bargaining agreements
• Perform additional duties as assigned by HR leadership, maintaining flexibility and responsiveness

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of $52,000 to $67,000, commensurate with experience and internal equity
• Flexible Work Policy, including options for flextime, remote work (within New York State), and compressed schedules, subject to operational needs
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement plan enrollment support through NYS and SUNY systems
• Tuition Reimbursement program for eligible employees
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Inclusive and diverse work environment committed to equal opportunity employment

Equal Opportunity

Monroe Community College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects and values diversity in all forms. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made without regard to these protected characteristics, ensuring fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all applicants and employees.