Benefits Coordinator

Description of Duties

Responsible for providing quality customer service to employees by coordinating attendance issues (FMLA and LOA). Works with the HR Assistant regarding attendance issues stemming from Worker’s Compensation claims. Works with the third-party administrator (TPA) for the employee’s retirement accounts, to include deferrals, participant status changes, plan loans / withdrawals, election changes, annual census and ensuring 5500 is completed in a timely manner. Prepares insurance premium payments, third party administrator (Colonial) payments and the reconcilement of those against the billing received by the vendors. Ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal laws pertaining to employee benefits. Responsible for coordinating and administering Benefits Orientation sessions to new employees and enrollment to new plan participants, as well as annual open enrollments. Responsible for ensuring that all 5500’s are completed in a timely manner with the TPA’s. Works on special projects for the Director of Human Resources as needed. Participates in job specific training, and other various required corporate training programs. May act as a backup to the other members of the HR Team in periods of absence. Complies with federal and state regulations and all established corporate policies and procedures. Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

A self-starting individual who possesses a High School Diploma or GED. Must have at least 3 -4 years prior experience working with benefits and have familiarity with insurance reconciliations. Must have prior experience working with 401(k) retirement plans. Must be a hard-working team player with professional attitude and ability to provide excellent customer service. Ability to prioritize, plan and perform tasks with little direction is necessary. Good organizational, interpersonal, communications and customer relation skills are required. Must be knowledgeable of Microsoft Word and Excel software. Bilingual speaking and writing skills in English and Spanish are required. Attention to detail and mental concentration are necessary for accurately performing tasks in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions. Must be able to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Application

Offers of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of pre-employment screening tests; including (but not limited to) a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Failure to submit a completed application may cause employment ineligibility.