Benefits Coordinator

VARITE is looking for a qualified Benefits Coordinator for one of its clients located in Orlando, FL
 
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
Leading Florida municipal utility providing electric and water services to Orlando, St. Cloud, and parts of unincorporated Orange and Osceola counties.
 
WHAT WE DO?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
 
Job Title: Benefits Coordinator
Duration: 11 months
Location: Orlando, FL
Work Mode: Onsite
Pay Rate Range: $23.00 - $26.30/hr on W2
 
HERE'S WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Collaborate with Benefits Team members to administer benefits, retirement and leave programs in accordance with the client policies and procedures and applicable federal and state laws.
• Support daily benefits operations, processes, procedures and serve as the first point of contact for employee and retiree inquiries regarding benefits, leave and retirement programs via phone and email.
• Review all benefits, leave of absence and retirement forms and support documentation ensuring accuracy and compliance with HR policies, as well as following appropriate privacy and record disposition procedures.
• Compile employee and retiree separation documents, upload to file storage system.
• Send new hire benefits emails, including enrollment instructions, plan details and requirements.
• Assemble and upload employee recognition reporting to recognition platform weekly.
• Partner with the benefits and wellness teams to provide front-facing support for annual benefits open enrollment process and benefits orientations for new hires.
• Prepare, send and file COBRA notices for terminations and dependents aging out at age 26.
• Review education and safety glasses reimbursement requests for completeness.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Payroll, IT, HRIS, etc.) and external vendors to ways to streamline operations, improve the use of technology, reduce redundancies and improve quality, accuracy, and timeliness of information processing.
• Stay informed on changes to laws, regulations and policies regarding benefits administration, leave of absence, disability and retirement programs.
• Document standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO WIN:
Skills Required:

• Familiarity with all, but not limited to, the following:
• Benefits, leave of absence and retirement programs.
• ADA and reasonable accommodation process.
• Project coordination and support methods.
• Software Applications (i.e. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Documentum).
• General Human Resources practices and processes.
• Related industry, organizational and departmental policies, practices and procedures.
• Ability to:
• Communicate clearly, concisely and efficiently both verbally and in writing with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Prioritize and organize assigned work.
• Review data, prepare reports, organize projects, and assignments. o Gather information, reports and metrics from software systems (i.e., E-1, Documentum, etc.).
• Work in a team-oriented environment and provide support to the department through a strong work ethic, sense of commitment and a strong desire to succeed.
• Make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.)

• Associate's degree in human resources, Business, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a degree, equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be substitutable on a 1:1 basis.
• Experience with employee benefits, leave of absence, reasonable accommodations or retirement programs.

Education Required:

• Associate's degree in human resources, Business, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a degree, equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be substitutable on a 1:1 basis.

Additional Information:

• This job includes very frequent speaking/ hearing, writing/ typing, and detailed inspection.
• This job requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking. There may be occasional kneeling, bending, reaching overhead, and lifting to twenty (20) lbs.

 
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BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.

 
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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status