Benefits Coordinator

BENEFITS COORDINATOR

Summary

Under general direction of the Benefits Manager, the Benefits Coordinator performs varied administrative and specialized tasks in support of the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs. This role assists employees with various benefit-related issues, concerns, and service requests in accordance with established policies and regulations, while maintaining a very high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.

I. Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily benefits processing. Assist in day-to-day administration of various associate benefits programs, including group health, dental, vision, voluntary coverages, and 401(k)
• Perform a variety of administrative and complex benefit-related clerical work, including but not limited to:
• • Coordinating benefits onboarding for newly hired associates
  • Maintaining all active employee and COBRA enrollment records for the group
  • Entering and verifying a variety of data in the ERP system
  • Maintaining benefits-related forms and documents
  • Processing leave level changes and verifying accuracy of weekly accruals
• Prepare and distribute written and verbal information to inform employees about benefits programs, such as insurance plans, participant changes, PTO/leave policies, wellness events, and special employer-sponsored activities
• Maintain associate benefits and ensure benefit changes are entered accurately and timely in the ERP system for payroll deduction
• Assist associates with health, dental, life, and other benefit-related questions
• Provide information to help associates understand company benefits and related incentive programs
• Prepare and maintain weekly associate reports, including new-hire and termination reports
• Assist with yearly open enrollment
• Other duties as assigned

II. Competencies

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Information collection and management
• Problem-solving ability
• Attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Accurate keyboarding skills and ability to enter data at the required speed

III. Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Two years of experience in benefits or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field
2. Benefits-specific certification
3. Experience with an ERP (enterprise resource planning) system in a construction company