Benefits Coordinator

We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Benefits Coordinator to support clergy and employee benefits within a mission-driven, faith-based organization. This role serves as a trusted resource for clergy, assisting with benefits administration, healthcare coordination, retirement transitions, leave management, and retiree healthcare programs. The ideal candidate combines strong benefits expertise with a service-oriented approach and commitment to pastoral care.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration & Care Coordination

• Serve as the primary benefits contact for clergy, providing confidential guidance and support.
• Coordinate Medicare enrollment, supplemental insurance, retirement transitions, and retiree healthcare coverage.
• Assist with insurance claims, appeals, and benefits issue resolution.
• Support clergy during hospitalizations, rehabilitation stays, and transitions to assisted living or extended care.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, insurance vendors, and diocesan leadership to ensure access to appropriate care and coverage.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of benefits and care coordination activities.
• Administer employee and clergy benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Manage Medicare enrollment tracking and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Respond to benefits inquiries and maintain accurate data within HRIS and benefits systems.
• Coordinate with HR and payroll colleagues, as well as vendors to ensure efficient benefits administration.

HR & Leave Management

• Administer FMLA, CTPL, ADA accommodations, and organizational leave programs.
• Track leave requests, maintain records, and communicate updates to employees.
• Complete assigned HR operational tasks and projects, process & record retention, onboarding coordination, audits, reporting, compliance activities, and process improvements.