The Benefits Coordinator manages and oversees all employee insurance, wellness programs, and retirement benefits while ensuring full regulatory compliance. This role serves as the main point of contact between staff, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and brokers.
Responsibilities:
-Oversee health, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and COBRA enrollments.
-Lead the annual Open Enrollment process, process qualifying event updates, and handle benefit terminations and payroll changes.
-Serve as the primary liaison for insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators.
-Review renewal proposals, analyze usage trends and plan effectiveness, and help implement plan updates.
-Ensure adherence to government regulations and reporting requirements, including ACA tracking, PCORI fees, and IRS 1094/1095 reporting.
- Perform monthly invoice audits and manage COBRA and post-separation benefit activities.
-Coordinate state and organizational retirement programs (including enrollment, plan selection, and deferred option plans).
-Serve as the administrative link to the employee health clinic, verifying eligibility and census data.
-Administer the benefits module within the HRIS, deliver user training, and maintain complete confidentiality across all physical and digital employee records.
-Organize the annual employee health fair, facilitate the wellness committee, offer backup coverage for the HR front desk, and respond to employee and public inquiries promptly.
Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skills:
-High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
-Strong organizational abilities, acute attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, and the capacity to interact professionally with staff, leadership, and external partners.
Education:
Associate
Experience:
4-7 years
Qualifications:
-At least 5 years of progressive experience in benefits administration, coordination, and regulatory compliance.
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and hands-on experience with HRIS/benefits management software.
-Valid driver's license or state ID.
-PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
-Ability to complete basic emergency management/incident command certifications (FEMA NIMS IS-100/IS-700) within 90 days of hire.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
key responsibilities
-Oversee health, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and COBRA enrollments. -Lead the annual Open Enrollment process, process qualifying event updates, and handle benefit terminations and payroll changes.-Serve as the primary liaison for insurance carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators. -Review renewal proposals, analyze usage trends and plan effectiveness, and help implement plan updates.-Ensure adherence to government regulations and reporting requirements, including ACA tracking, PCORI fees, and IRS 1094/1095 reporting.- Perform monthly invoice audits and manage COBRA and post-separation benefit activities.-Coordinate state and organizational retirement programs (including enrollment, plan selection, and deferred option plans). -Serve as the administrative link to the employee health clinic, verifying eligibility and census data. -Administer the benefits module within the HRIS, deliver user training, and maintain complete confidentiality across all physical and digital employee records. -Organize the annual employee health fair, facilitate the wellness committee, offer backup coverage for the HR front desk, and respond to employee and public inquiries promptly.
experience 4-7 years
skills -High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.-Strong organizational abilities, acute attention to detail, exceptional communication skills, and the capacity to interact professionally with staff, leadership, and external partners.
qualifications
-At least 5 years of progressive experience in benefits administration, coordination, and regulatory compliance.-Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and hands-on experience with HRIS/benefits management software.-Valid driver's license or state ID.-PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.-Ability to complete basic emergency management/incident command certifications (FEMA NIMS IS-100/IS-700) within 90 days of hire.
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