What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits & Leaves Coordinator position at Mesilla Valley Transportation?
Join the MVT family!!! Mesilla Valley Transportation is hiring a Benefits & Leaves Coordinator in El Paso, TX!
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Benefits & Leaves Coordinator to support our growing HR team. This role will be responsible for managing company-wide leaves of absence—including FMLA and other types of protected and personal leave—while also supporting the administration and communication of employee benefits.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Today, Mesilla Valley Transportation is one of the largest locally-owned Truck Load carriers in the U.S. We specialize in time-sensitive service between major manufacturing areas within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico borders.
“Where family, careers, and success come together!”
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Benefits & Leaves Coordinator to support our growing HR team. This role will be responsible for managing company-wide leaves of absence—including FMLA and other types of protected and personal leave—while also supporting the administration and communication of employee benefits.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Leave of Absence Administration
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employees requesting or currently on leave.
- Coordinate and process all types of leave, including FMLA, personal, medical, and other applicable leaves.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company leave policies.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for all leave cases.
- Track leave timelines, eligibility, and return-to-work dates, and communicate proactively with employees and managers.
- Benefits Support
- Assist in the administration of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
- Help with day-to-day benefits inquiries and troubleshoot employee issues related to enrollments, claims, or eligibility.
- Support annual open enrollment planning and execution.
- Employee Communications
- Draft and distribute clear, engaging communications related to benefits and leave, including guides, FAQs, emails, intranet content, and event promotions.
- Collaborate with HR and internal communications teams to ensure messaging is consistent, accessible, and aligned with company tone and branding.
- Maintain up-to-date resources and communication templates for benefits and leave processes.
- General HR Support
- Maintain and update employee files and HRIS records related to leaves and benefits.
- Generate reports and metrics related to leave trends and benefit participation.
- Support HR projects and assist with compliance audits as needed.
- 2–4 years of experience in Human Resources, Benefits Administration, or Leaves Management.
- Working knowledge of FMLA and other leave-related regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex policies into easy-to-understand language.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
- Comfortable working with confidential information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS, benefits platforms, or leave tracking systems preferred.
- Experience in employee communications or marketing is a strong plus.
Today, Mesilla Valley Transportation is one of the largest locally-owned Truck Load carriers in the U.S. We specialize in time-sensitive service between major manufacturing areas within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico borders.
“Where family, careers, and success come together!”