Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

Position Type: Contract-to-HireWe are seeking an experienced Benefits Coordinator to join a Human Resources team in a contract-to-hire opportunity. The primary focus of this position is employee benefits administration and leave of absence support, with a particular emphasis on FMLA.The ideal candidate will have hands-on Benefits and HR experience, strong customer service skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to confidently serve as a first point of contact for employees, candidates, and visitors.What You’ll DoBenefits & Leave AdministrationSupport the Benefits team with day-to-day benefits administration and employee questions.Process benefits enrollments, changes, terminations, and other benefits transactions.Assist employees with new hire benefits enrollment and annual open enrollment.Provide guidance regarding benefits eligibility, plan options, and enrollment processes.Support leave of absence administration, including FMLA, medical, personal, and parental leave.Track leave periods, maintain documentation, and coordinate with Payroll and other HR team members.Maintain accurate and confidential employee benefits and leave records.Work with benefits vendors, insurance carriers, and other partners to resolve employee issues.Assist with benefits audits, billing reconciliation, reporting, and compliance-related activities.Front Desk & HR SupportProvide front desk coverage and warmly welcome employees, candidates, and visitors.Answer incoming HR phone calls and direct questions to the appropriate HR team member.Respond professionally to general HR questions and know when to escalate more complex matters.Assist new hires with completing and collecting onboarding paperwork and benefits documentation.Prepare new hire benefits packets and onboarding materials.Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources team as needed.Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate is someone who can step in and immediately contribute to a Benefits team, particularly with benefits administration and FMLA/leave support. You should enjoy working with employees, be comfortable answering questions, know when to escalate an issue, and take pride in providing accurate and friendly service