Benefits Coordinator

Kforce has a client in Carlsbad, CA that is seeking a Benefits Coordinator.

Duties:

• Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans
• Serve as the initial point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing guidance and support in a timely manner
• Meets with employees to explain benefit programs, answer questions, and assist with benefit enrollment, changes, and life event updates
• Supports the annual open enrollment process, including employee communications, system updates, enrollment audits, and vendor coordination
• Processes HR-related invoices and reconciles HR credit card statements, ensuring proper coding, accuracy, and timely submission
• Ensures physical and electronic bulletin boards are maintained and updated with timely company event announcements, wellness initiatives, employee programs, and other HR communications
• Plans, coordinates, and promotes company events and employee engagement initiatives, including wellness programs, recognition programs, service anniversary awards, retirement recognition, and vanpool administration
• Coordinates leave of absence administration, including communication with employees, people leaders, payroll, and third-party administrators
• Develops, coordinates, and distributes employee communications and promotional materials, including emails, flyers, and digital content, for company events, benefits programs, and other HR initiatives
• Reports workplace injuries to appropriate agencies and maintains OSHA logs and records
• Processes employment and insurance verification requests, ensuring accurate and timely responses
• Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits, leave programs, and recordkeeping requirements
• Serves as backup receptionist and provides administrative support to the Human Resources team
• High School diploma/GED required
• BA or BS (college graduate) preferred
• Technical School or Certificate - Human Resources preferred
• 1+ years of experience in benefits administration or HR-related roles
• Basic knowledge of employment law and HR practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including good listening, speaking and writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Intermediate MS Office skills including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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