HR Benefits Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

The HR Benefits Coordinator primary duties are to coordinate and manage employee benefits request, including verification of enrollments and eligibility. Candidate will take lead with daily core functions of benefits administration and assist with employee relations, compliance, and other administrative tasks as assigned as well as the processing of the bi-weekly payroll.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide new hires with explanations of benefits and assist them with enrollment procedures
• Process monthly benefit enrollments for new hires and manage qualifying event change requests quickly and accurately
• Regularly review payroll deductions to confirm accurate employee contributions to insurance premiums
• Resolve employee issues with benefits broker and insurance provider
• Assist with communication of annual open enrollment information distributed to staff, help coordinate vendor/staff meetings and provide one-on-one support to staff with navigating the enrollment process.
• Monitor and obtain documents for Buyout eligible employees.
• Complete monthly benefit invoice reconciliations and submit to finance for processing in advance of payment due date.
• Provide notices of eligibility for FMLA, DBL, PFL, and COBRA. Help administer leave of absences including, short-term disability, long-term disability, PFL (Paid Family Leave) and FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act). Conduct information sessions with employees who may need to utilize these benefits and provide appropriate application support.
• Responsible for tracking employee leave
• Promote and Provide EAP (Employee Assistance Program) information to staff on a regular basis.
• Oversee workers' compensation claims, unemployment claims, and any reporting associated with these benefits.
• Oversee injury incident reporting/monitoring and follow through
• Available to represent RUPCO at community and agency sponsored events as needed and to support recruitment efforts.
• Participate in developing ongoing initiatives that support employee health and wellness.
• Assist HR Manager with coordination of employee related training, staff outings, staff meetings, and staff appreciation/recognition events.
• Partner with HR Manager to assist with other administrative duties related to HR responsibilities as necessary
• Health insurance reconciliation and review with payroll for accuracy
• Additional HR responsibilities as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Associate of applied sciences degree in human resources, bachelor's degree in human resource management, or business administration degree with a concentration in human resource management preferred
• An HR Certification SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in the field of human resources work, with focus on Benefits management desired
• Experience in Not-for-Profit HR work is helpful

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced computer skills, including data entry, data processing, communication tools and payroll and human resources software
• Problem-solving skills and resourceful thinking
• Strong empathy and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft software
• Must have a proficiency in up-to-date state and federal laws related to personnel matters including benefits, labor law and other regulatory compliances
• Must have a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics and standards and be able to set and maintain appropriate boundaries
• Must be able to maintain strictest confidentiality in all personnel matters

Salary: $26.00 -$28.00 hourly

Full-time: 32 hour work week