Benefits Coordinator

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing the leave process from the employee's initial request to their return to work. This includes determining eligibility, gathering paperwork, and requesting medical certification
Coordinating and organizing medical information, and working with payroll and department timekeepers to ensure accurate leave processing
Ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, human resources policies, and collective bargaining unit agreements
Advising employees and managers on leave policies, procedures, and programs
Coordinating and organizing medical information, and working with payroll and department timekeepers to ensure accurate leave processing
Serve as the primary backup employee responsible for processing benefits for 27 different unions
Responsible for the maintenance of Building Maintenance Service health plan through unions
Processing enrollments, terminations, and changes for employees using carrier web-based programs
Communicate with union Account Managers and Consultants concerning employer and/or member situations as they arise
Reviewing carrier eligibility reports versus active payroll in preparation for processing accurate premiums due to insurance carriers
Updating ERP to reflect employee benefits selections and schedule employee deductions
Preparing and maintaining benefit and 401(k) enrollments for eligible employees
Maintaining benefit files for all eligible employees of Building Maintenance Service

Job Qualifications:

Must have knowledge of Word & Excel programs, as well as Internet navigation capabilities
Must possess positive interpersonal skills and be able to communicate well and in a positive manner to customers, employees, visitors, and vendors at all times
Ability to multi-task while still exhibiting good judgment and poise in a somewhat fast paced environment
Excellent verbal and listening skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience
SHRM-CP credential desirable