Benefits Coordinator

We have an opportunity for a Benefits Coordinator reporting to HR Manager for a 275-employee financial services group with multiple operating companies and locations in several states.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience as HR generalist.  BA, recent HR-specific training or SHRM designation preferred. 
• Capable of responsive, accurate and effective written and verbal communication with employees, senior managers, plan participants and service providers.
• Current knowledge of federal and state employment and benefit law and trends, including COBRA, FMLA, ADA and ERISA.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook.  Experience with ADP Pay eXpert preferred.  ADP Pay eXpert certification a plus.

Major Responsibilities:

• Respond to employees’ phone and e-mail questions concerning HR issues.  Intervene and mediate differences with benefit plan providers when necessary.
• Manage personnel files and benefit plan eligibility and enrollments, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA and 401(k).
• Maintain the HR intranet, updating for employment policy and benefit plan changes and changes in benefit laws.
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll using ADP Pay eXpert and prepare payroll-based management summaries and action items.
• Perform new-hire reference and background checks.
• Update and proof activity in FSA and 401(k) accounts.
• Review and approve benefit plan billing statements for payment.