Benefit Coordinator - Harmony

Benefits Coordinator (Entry-Level Human Resources)

Launch Your Career in Human Resources with Hands-On Benefits Administration Experience

Are you looking for an opportunity to start a career in Human Resources? Central Data Services, Inc. (CDS), the largest locally owned employee benefit services firm in the greater Pittsburgh area, is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to join our downtown Pittsburgh team.

This is an ideal opportunity for recent graduates and professionals interested in Human Resources, Benefits Administration, HR Operations, or Employee Benefits. No prior benefits experience is required—we provide comprehensive training and mentorship to help you build a successful career.

As a third-party administrator (TPA), CDS partners with employers to administer employee and retiree benefit plans. You'll gain real-world experience supporting health benefit enrollments, COBRA administration, retiree billing, eligibility, compliance, and participant communications while developing knowledge that translates directly into a career in Human Resources.

What You'll Learn

At CDS, you'll receive hands-on training in many of the core functions performed by HR Benefits professionals, including:

• Employee and retiree benefits administration
• COBRA administration and compliance
• New hire enrollments and qualifying life events
• Benefit terminations and eligibility changes
• Reading and interpreting Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs)
• Working with insurance carriers and employer groups
• Retiree and COBRA premium billing
• Claims research and issue resolution
• Maintaining confidential participant records
• Understanding benefit plan rules and compliance requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Process new enrollments, coverage changes, qualifying life events, and terminations.
• Assist participants, retirees, and employer groups by phone and email with questions regarding eligibility, benefits, enrollment, billing, and claims.
• Learn to administer COBRA benefits in accordance with federal regulations.
• Review Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) and other plan documents to determine eligibility and benefit provisions.
• Maintain accurate participant records and update benefit information within our administration system.
• Research and resolve discrepancies involving eligibility, claims, billing, and enrollment.
• Process retiree and COBRA premium billing, payments, adjustments, and refunds.
• Work collaboratively with insurance carriers and employer clients to ensure accurate benefit administration.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous customer service, administrative, HR support, healthcare administration, or data entry experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A desire to learn Human Resources and employee benefits administration.

Why Join CDS?

Launch Your Career

This position provides valuable experience in one of the most important areas of Human Resources—employee benefits administration. You'll develop practical knowledge that employers value across HR, Benefits, HR Operations, and Total Rewards roles.

Comprehensive Training

No prior benefits experience is necessary. We'll teach you the technical knowledge, regulations, and processes needed to become successful in benefits administration.

Meaningful Work

Help employees, retirees, and their families understand and maintain their health benefits while making a positive impact every day.

Professional Growth

Build specialized skills in benefits administration, COBRA, compliance, eligibility, participant communications, and employer-sponsored health plans that provide an excellent foundation for a long-term HR career.

Competitive Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, paid vacation and holidays, a 401(k) with company match, and a transportation allowance.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: Downtown Pittsburgh, PA

Apply today and start building a career that cares.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay starting at $20 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you understand that this is a full time in office position?

Ability to Commute:

• Harmony, PA 16037 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20