HR Benefits and Compliance Coordinator

Job Title : HR Benefits & Compliance Coordinator 

Department: Human Resources  

Schedule : Remote Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM PST  

Classification : Exempt  

Position Summary 

The HR Risk & Benefits Coordinator is responsible for administering employee benefit programs, overseeing risk-related claims such as workers’ compensation, and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and regulations. This role serves as a key resource for employees, supporting benefit-related inquiries and participating in new hire orientation to explain benefits, including 401(k) plans. 

Key Responsibilities Benefits Administration & Eligibility 

• Administer employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. 

• Process enrollments, changes, and terminations of benefits. 

• Determine eligibility for benefits and respond to employee benefit inquiries. 

• Participate in new hire orientation to explain the benefits package, highlighting 401(k) plan participation and options. 

Workers’ Compensation Claims Management 

• Coordinate, process, and track workers’ compensation claims from initial report through resolution. 

• Serve as liaison among employees, management, insurance carriers, and medical providers for all work-related injuries and claims. 

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting, documentation, and follow-up on all workers’ compensation cases. 

Deductions Review & Payroll Coordination 

• Review and reconcile payroll deductions for benefits programs. 

• Ensure accurate coordination and processing of benefit-related payroll changes. 

Time Off Request & Calendar Management 

• Manage and process employee time-off requests, including vacation, sick leave, and other accruals. 

• Maintain and update company leave calendars, ensuring accurate tracking of absences and balances. 

Union & Government Compliance 

• Ensure all benefit programs are compliant with union contracts, state, and federal regulations. 

• Prepare and submit required reports and filings for compliance purposes. 

Employee Support & Communication 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions on benefits, leave, and workers’ compensation matters. 

• Communicate benefit changes, updates, and deadlines to employees in a clear and timely manner. 

• Conduct new hire benefits orientation sessions, emphasizing 401(k) participation and enrollment processes. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 

• Experience in benefits administration, workers’ compensation, or HR coordination required. 

• Strong understanding of 401(k) plans and employee benefits. 

• 7 Years in HR Management position 

Key Competencies 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. 

• Knowledge of federal and state labor laws related to benefits and risk management. 

• Excellent HRIS management. 

Salary : $75,000