Job Description

Job Title: Human Resources Operations and Benefits Administrator

Salary: $65,000 - 85,000

Location: New York, NY (Onsite)

About Us

Effy Jewelry is a renowned, family-owned business with over four decades of excellence in crafting exquisite fine jewelry. Founded by Effy Hematian, our brand has become synonymous with exceptional design, superior craftsmanship, and unparalleled quality. Our innovative collections are available at prestigious retailers worldwide, as well as in over 150 Land and Cruise Line-based boutiques.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Operations and Benefits Administrator plays a critical role in supporting core HR functions, including benefits administration, payroll processing, and general HR operations. This position ensures timely and accurate employee benefits enrollment and terminations, and serves as a key resource for benefits-related inquiries and supports the overall employee experience. This role offers valuable hands-on experience in HR while working alongside a diverse and driven team committed to excellence.

This is a full-time onsite position at our NYC headquarters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the onboarding and offboarding process related to benefits enrollment and terminations
• Serve as a point of contact for routine employee benefit inquiries regarding health benefits, FSA, Commuter, 401(k)
• Prepare and process monthly commuter benefits contribution files for multiple entities
• Administer COBRA notices and manage it with insurance broker
• Handle annual open enrollment processes, communications, and data collection
• Help maintain and update benefits-related records and documentation
• Liaise with benefit broker and carriers for routine questions and issue resolution
• Collaborate with the accounting team ensuring accuracy of monthly benefit invoices
• Maintain and update employee records and personnel files
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding tasks including preparation of employment agreements, termination forms, and separation documents
• Track employee leaves (FMLA, PTO, etc.) and support related employee communications
• Manage HR Ticketing System as the first point of contact for general HR inquiries
• Handle employment verification requests (verbal and written)
• Support responses to government notices (e.g., unemployment and workers’ compensation claims)
• Assist with biweekly payroll processing, including employee data changes, timesheet collection, deductions, and tax updates
• Ensure accurate processing of employee lifecycle changes (new hires, terminations, promotions, etc.) across HR systems
• Other tasks and projects as assigned by the Director of HR

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in benefits administration, payroll processing, or general HR support role
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Knowledge of benefits programs, payroll practices, and relevant compliance requirements (COBRA, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, etc.)
• Enthusiastic about being part of supportive and energetic team
• Passionate about working with people
• Self-starter, dedicated ad professional demeanor capable of thriving in a dynamic environment
• Ability to handle confidential information with high level of integrity and sensitivity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to address employee inquiries professionally and effectively
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data management
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Analytical, detail-oriented and able to comfortably multitask
• Experience with payroll systems (OnPay preferred) and HRIS platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Adobe; familiarity with Asana is a plus

The salary range for this position in our New York City location is targeted at $65,000 to $85,000 per year.

Actual compensation is based on multiple factors that are unique to each candidate, including and not limited to skill set and level of relevant experience.

Effy Jewelry is committed to diversity in its workplace and is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in the location in which the candidate is applying. Effy Jewelry applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation.

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