Benefits Coordinator

Remote

🤝 HR

Benefits Coordinators typically work in the human resources department within a corporation to make sure that all employees understand their benefits and how to use them. They work closely with other HR personnel and upper management to oversee employee enrollment. Their job is to maintain communication with insurance providers, monitor payroll deductions and revise benefit packages in compliance with employee needs. They may also give presentations and write information guides to aid employee understanding of new benefits packages and changes to the enrollment process.

What does a Benefits Coordinator do?

A Benefits Coordinator, or Employee Benefits Coordinator, is responsible for helping employees enroll in company benefit programs. Their duties include meeting with employees to discuss their benefit options, keeping detailed records of employee insurance information and overseeing the enrollment process.

Responsibilities

A Benefits Coordinator should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Benefits Coordinator should be able to execute:

Processing enrollments quickly and accurately
Reviewing monthly payroll deductions
Resolving employee issues with benefits administrators and insurance providers
Assisting the employees in enrolling in dental, vision and medical insurance plans
Providing new hires with explanations of benefits and instructing them on enrollment and fulfillment procedures
Providing ongoing support for the HR and benefits teams
Consulting with employees about eligibility and other pertinent issues
Ensuring that the firm’s benefits policy is compliant with the set laws and regulations

Required Skills

A competitive Benefits Coordinator will have certain skills and qualifications, including: