Coordinator, Benefits

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer all employee benefits programs—health & welfare, disability, workers' compensation, retirement plans, life insurance, leaves of absence, and reasonable accommodations request, and maintain accurate employee records for enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Maintain and update employee benefits records, including enrollments, changes in coverage, dependent updates, address or position changes, and work location updates.
• Cook up open enrollment activities by scheduling vendor/broker meetings, preparing materials, and supporting employees with elections and system navigation.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy between internal systems and benefit carriers, process carrier updates, and administer COBRA in compliance with regulations.
• Aid in benefits communications, including newsletters, enrollment guides, orientation materials, and company announcements.
• Conduct benefits orientations for new hires and guide employees through the self-enrollment and benefits selection process.
• Administer 401(k) plan administration, including employee enrollment, troubleshooting, and communication with third-party administrators.
• Administer leave of absence programs—including FMLA, statutory leaves, and workers’ compensation—in partnership with third-party administrators and in compliance with federal and local laws.
• Review and validate monthly insurance premium statements and process benefit-related invoices to ensure timely, accurate payment.
• Support wellness and employee engagement initiatives, HR events, and general departmental organization, including communications, scheduling, and filing systems.

Qualifications & Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in benefits
• College-degree preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and customer-service skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn

Pay

The appointed candidate will be offered an hourly rate within the range of $31.00 - $36.00 based on experience, plus the opportunity for a bonus, a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks and retirement plan with employer contributions. Salaries will be negotiated based on relevant skills and experience.