Job Summary: As part of the HR team the Benefits Coordinator will provide support in the functional areas of the department to include benefits administration, leave of absence administration, record keeping & reporting and other general human resources functions as needed.
Job Duties:
Responsible for all administrative tasks related to leaves of absence for multi-state company
Coordinate paperwork for leaves of absence, including but not limited to FMLA, State Paid Family Leaves, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
One of the first points of contact for employee questions, assistance, and communication regarding benefits and leaves of absence
Assist with all administrative tasks related to medical and voluntary benefits and leaves of absence
Assist with resolving billing and coverage issues and inquiries
Participate with the new hire benefits orientation and collaborate with team to continue to improve the program
Communicate benefit offerings and online enrollment process with newly eligible employees
Maintain and update electronic employee records and benefit files
Assist with billing reconciliation and monthly auditing process
Assist with coordination of the annual open enrollment process for benefits
Assist with processing 401k enrollments & contributions
Assist with other benefit related projects as needed
Requirements
Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding leaves of absence
Experience with benefits administration
Understanding of HR policies and procedures
Understanding of how to communicate difficult /sensitive information tactfully
High degree of professionalism with ability to deal sensitively with confidential information
Strong interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills
Self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision
Ability to multi-task and prioritize, understanding the timeliness required in a time sensitive environment