Benefits Coordinator

We are looking for a Benefits Coordinator to support employee benefit programs for a financial services organization in Greenville, South Carolina. This contract-to-permanent position focuses on delivering accurate benefits administration, assisting employees with coverage and leave questions, and helping maintain compliance with applicable policies and regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and experience handling benefits-related processes in an HR environment.

Responsibilities:

• Administer day-to-day benefit activities, including health, retirement, and related employee programs, with a strong focus on accuracy and timely follow-through.
• Serve as a primary resource for employees seeking guidance on enrollment, coverage changes, qualifying life events, and general benefits questions.
• Coordinate COBRA-related tasks, including notices, documentation, and communication, to support compliance and continuity of coverage.
• Manage leave of absence processes by tracking requests, maintaining records, and helping employees understand available options and required steps.
• Review benefit transactions and records to ensure data is complete, current, and aligned with company policies and regulatory expectations.
• Partner with HR, payroll, and external vendors to resolve benefit issues, reconcile discrepancies, and support smooth program administration.
• Assist with compensation and benefits coordination by helping organize program details, documentation, and employee communications.
• Support updates to benefits procedures or administrative workflows when needed, including activities tied to internal process or system changes.
• Experience supporting employee benefits administration in an HR, benefits, or related coordination role.
• Working knowledge of benefit functions, including medical, retirement, COBRA, and leave of absence administration.
• Ability to interpret policies, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive employee information with professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and detailed documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for assisting employees and collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Proficiency with HR systems, spreadsheets, and standard office software used for benefits tracking and reporting.
• Familiarity with compensation and benefits processes within a structured business environment.