CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not for profit organization in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic, and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people, and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service.

We have an immediate opportunity for a Human Resources Assistant to join our Talent and Culture team. In this role you will perform administrative duties related primarily to employee benefits, leaves of absence, and offboarding. You will be the primary contact for team members in matters related to health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO), disability plans, leaves of absence, and offboarding.

This position is on-site 5 days per week at our Fox Chase office.

Minimum starting pay is $22.00 per hour (compensation commensurate with experience and credentials)

All CORA team members are expected to uphold the mission, vision and values of CORA Services which includes valuing all individuals and supporting each individual’s potential for growth.

In addition, as a Human Resources Assistant your duties will include:

Uphold the mission, vision, and values of CORA Services, which includes valuing all individuals, supporting an individual’s potential for growth, and enhancing a programmatic service system approach.
Administer health, dental, vision, life insurance, 403b retirement plan, and other benefits programs; ensure timely and accurate enrollment and changes; serve as primary contact for employee benefits inquiries and assistance; communicate with benefits vendors and providers, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate the resolution of employee concerns
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations regarding benefits administration (e.g., ACA, COBRA, HIPAA); update and maintain accurate benefits data in HRIS system; prepare and submit reports related to benefits enrollment, claims, and utilization for audit purposes and as needed
Conduct benefits orientation for new hires and newly eligible team members to ensure they understand benefits options & policies; plan details, eligibility requirements, and enrollment procedures; assist with the open enrollment process as directed
Coordinate and monitor leaves of absence (FMLA and non-FMLA) ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping, collaboration with department managers, payroll, and disability plan providers; serve as point of contact for all team members while on LOA
Facilitate offboarding process for all exiting team members including providing information about benefits/COBRA, assisting with rollover of 403b funds, ensuring final PTO is paid, and all CORA equipment is returned; assist with onboarding as directed
Perform other administrative duties in support of HR team as directed by the VP

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED required; applicants with a bachelor’s degree in HR management or other business discipline, or those currently enrolled in a relevant degree program preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of human resources activities gained through work experience in an HR department strongly preferred; experience with benefits administration and/or handling leaves of absence desired
Knowledge of key employment laws related to benefits and LOAs (e.g., HIPAA, FMLA, ADAAA, COBRA, etc.)
Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with compassion
Proficiency with MS Office applications (especially Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Ideal candidates are kind, service-focused, organized, adaptable, and self-motivated with a positive attitude

CORA Offers:

Medical, dental and vision coverages with a competitive company premium contribution (eligible 1st day of the month following date of hire)
Company paid life/AD&D and LTD coverages
Supplemental voluntary benefits including STD, critical illness, etc.
403b retirement plan with generous company contribution after one year of service
Paid time off + paid agency holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Family Planning Benefit ($2500 to assist w/cost of IVF, egg freezing, adoption and surrogacy services)
An outstanding, inclusive work environment

CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.