Benefits Coordinator

About the role

The Benefits Coordinator at Damar is responsible for providing day-to-day human resources support related to employee benefits, leave of absence administration, and workers' compensation programs. This role ensures exceptional customer service through in-person, phone, and electronic interactions with employees and carrier partners. The Benefits Coordinator administers benefit programs in compliance with applicable government regulations while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and a high level of service.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day human resources support related to employee benefits, leave of absence administration, and workers' compensation programs.
• Ensures exceptional customer service through in-person, phone, and electronic interactions with employees and carrier partners.
• Affirms benefit programs in compliance with applicable government regulations while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and a high level of service.
• Functions as the initial point of contact for employees regarding employee benefits, leaves of absence, and workers compensation administration.
• Reports all work-related injuries through the workers' compensation insurance carrier system and assists with claim administration throughout the life of the claim.
• Affords assistance with leave of absence requests and disability claim administration.
• Affords assistance with benefit changes due to a qualifying life event.
• Processes benefit changes and employee benefit status changes in HRIS with attention to detail.
• Affirms completion of enrollments, changes and terminations utilizing on-line software/HRIS programs for all active employees, COBRA participants and terminations.
• Conducts bi-weekly benefit orientation presentation for new hires.
• Affords assistance with planning and coordinating employee benefit education sessions, wellness events, and annual open enrollment activities.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and Damar Operational Policies and Procedures Manual.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One-year of relevant work experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with HRIS systems preferred.
• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirement.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical.
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with HRIS systems preferred.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical.
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening.

Skills

• Microsoft Office applications proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with HRIS systems.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record meeting eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier.

Benefits

• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy.
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
• Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance.
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan.
• Participation in Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options.
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD