Job Title: Benefits Specialist/ HR Coordinator
Position Summary:
The Benefits Specialist/ HR Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the HR department's daily functions. This position will manage benefits programs, assist with talent acquisition and onboarding, leave administration, and contribute to policy enforcement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- May assist with tracking performance evaluations in HRIS.
- Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
- Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
- Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.
- Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.
- Enrolls employees with carriers and process life status changes.
- Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
- Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.
- Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
- Assists with the open enrollment process.
- Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges.
- Assist in recruiting, interviews, and may facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions.
- Assist new hire orientation.
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
- Must be Bilingual- Spanish
Education/Experience:
A high school diploma or equivalent minimum. A two- or four-year degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or human resources is preferred.
At least 3 years of HR generalist/HR Coordinator experience preferred.
Benefits Management experience a must.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Full-Time position- Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM
Must be Bilingual - Spanish