Risk Coordinator

What’s Our Vision and Purpose?

At Manhattan Beer Distributors, our vision is to be the leading beer distributor in the market.

Imagine building a business from the ground up, with nothing more than 1 truck, 4000 feet of warehouse space, 2 Beer Brands and a lot of determination! Simon Bergson, founder and owner of Manhattan Beer Distributors, has done exactly this, growing our business over the last 40 years to exponential heights. Manhattan Beer Distributors now has 1.5 million feet of warehouse space, the distribution rights to 300 brands, 400 trucks and services 15 counties. Our aim is to provide great service to all of our customers from the convenience store owner to our big chain operators, restaurants, bars and hotels.

Hard work, grit and a “can do” spirit are our hallmarks.

Come Join Our Family…..

We couldn’t do what we do without our team. Not only do we want to develop our brands and our business, we want to develop our people, making Manhattan Beer Distributors a great place to work. It doesn’t matter how large we get, we’ll always be family. For this reason, we are committed to your success, coaching and development.

Our business is growing and we need smart and talented people like you to help us get where we want to be!

Opportunity Awaits!

Do you have a strong working knowledge of leave of absence policies and procedures? Do you have a customer service mindset, with impeccable attention to detail and follow through? Is a passion for HR and people practice part of your DNA? If so, we are looking for a Risk Coordinator.

Main Focus:

• Process and investigate Workers Compensation, FMLA and Disability claims in a timely manner.
• Determine eligibility for benefits based on legal regulations and company policies.
• Assist in determining eligibility for returning to work upon the end of the claim.
• Provide excellent service to the internal customer, by assisting employees with all aspects of the claims process. Provide frequent and detailed updates to employees and managers regarding all stages of the claim.
• Ensure that managers comply with all leave policies and procedures from a legal and company policy standpoint.
• Perform transactional data entry into electronic claims system (and other systems as needed) with a high degree of accuracy. Follow all processes, including scanning, organizing, filing and updating documentation.
• Ensure impeccable record keeping in company HRIS system.
• Prepare for and attend incident investigation and claims review meetings.
• Serve as a back up to the PFL administrator.
• Run reports on required metrics.
• Responsible for maintaining and protecting personal health information. Must maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Assist in HR initiatives as needed.

 Position Requirements:

• Degree desired.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in HR with specific experience handling a high volume of inquiries.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, NYPFL, Disability and Worker’s Comp.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Advanced skills a plus.
• Experience with HRIS systems. UKG experience is highly beneficial.
• Bilingual strongly preferred (English and Spanish).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management, analytical and problem-solving skills.