Benefits Coordinator

We are looking for a Benefits Coordinator to join a healthcare organization in New York, New York on a Contract basis. This position works closely with HR leadership and plays a central role in payroll processing, benefits support, employee onboarding, compliance tracking, and recruiting coordination. The ideal candidate is comfortable stepping into a fast-paced environment, managing sensitive information with discretion, and contributing both independently and collaboratively across core HR functions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage biweekly payroll activities using Paycom, ensuring accuracy, timely submission, and proper documentation.
• Maintain payroll files, prepare recurring reports, and support year-end reviews and audit-related requests.
• Oversee benefits administration by assisting with enrollments, responding to employee questions, and updating related records.
• Coordinate leave administration, including tracking absences, supporting disability-related processes, and helping maintain compliance with applicable policies.
• Facilitate onboarding activities for new employees, including orientation support, employment documentation, and training coordination.
• Assist with recruitment efforts from job posting through offer stage, including candidate sourcing, screening, background checks, and hiring logistics.
• Help maintain employee records in HR systems and monitor timekeeping information for completeness and accuracy.
• Process HR-related invoices and contribute to regular departmental reporting on payroll and personnel activities.
• Support performance review activities, employee relations matters, and broader engagement or HR improvement initiatives.
• At least 2 years of combined experience in human resources and payroll support.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll in Paycom.
• Practical knowledge of employee benefits administration and new employee enrollment processes.
• Experience supporting leave of absence administration and HR compliance activities.
• Ability to assist with recruiting workflows, including screenings, background checks, and offer documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle confidential employee information appropriately.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Associate degree preferred; high school diploma with relevant experience will also be considered.