What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Coordinator position at City of Commerce City?
Hiring salary is dependent upon experience.
Benefits are more than programs and paperwork; they are an important part of how employees and their families feel supported throughout their journey with an organization.
The City is seeking a Benefits Coordinator who enjoys helping people, solving problems, and creating positive employee experiences. In this highly visible and employee-facing role, you will serve as a trusted resource for employees navigating their benefits, helping them understand their options, answering questions, resolving concerns, and connecting them with the resources they need. From welcoming new employees during orientation to providing ongoing support through life events and annual enrollment, you will have an opportunity to make benefits easier to understand and more accessible to employees across the organization.
Working closely with the Benefits and Leave Manager, you will also help keep the City's benefits and wellness programs moving forward behind the scenes. You will coordinate benefit enrollments and changes, partner with vendors, maintain accurate information across HR and benefit systems, develop employee communications, and support regulatory reporting and administrative processes. You will also play an active role in the City's wellness initiatives by coordinating events, facilitating wellness activities, tracking incentives, and helping bring the annual Benefits and Wellness Fair to life.
We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: Health & wellness benefits, 6% retirement contribution match and 3% 457 Deferred Compensation match, general leave, work/life balance, and more.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all of our employees. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this position today. Be A Part Of It and contribute to the vibrant growth and development of Commerce City as we strive to provide exceptional services and foster a thriving community.
High school diploma or GED. A minimum of three years of benefits administration experience. Demonstrated competence with customer service and Microsoft Office applications, and experience with HRIS systems, are required.
An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Process Overview:
Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application AND INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and determine starting pay in accordance with the provisions of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Qualification Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
Application Review: Applications from candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate the application materials.
Interview(s): We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application review.
Salary : $28 - $42