Benefits Coordinator

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Benefits Coordinator

Location: Philadelphia, PA | New York, NY | Washington, DC
Schedule: Hybrid; Remote flexibility available for candidates residing within 30 miles of Philadelphia, New York City, or Washington, DC

Qualifications: Law firm experience is strongly preferred; candidates from other professional services organizations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading law firm who are seeking a Benefits Coordinator to join its Human Resources team. This role is ideal for an experienced benefits professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, professional environment and wants to leverage their benefits expertise while gaining broader exposure to compensation, leave administration, compliance, analytics, and other Total Rewards initiatives.

Law firm experience is preferred , although candidates with relevant experience in consulting, financial services, or other professional services environments will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The Benefits Coordinator will serve as an important resource to employees, managers, and the broader HR team, providing accurate and thoughtful guidance on benefits and compensation-related matters while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the day-to-day administration of employee benefits and compensation programs.
• Serve as a resource to employees and managers, responding to questions regarding benefits, compensation, policies, and related programs.
• Interpret benefit and compensation policies and communicate information clearly and effectively to employees and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate employee benefits and compensation data within HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Support benefits-related reporting, audits, reconciliations, and data analysis.
• Utilize Excel , including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and other data analysis functions, to prepare reports and validate information.
• Assist with annual benefits processes, enrollment activities, and other recurring Total Rewards programs.
• Coordinate with HR, Finance, vendors, and other internal partners to research and resolve benefits and compensation issues.
• Support leave administration and compliance-related activities, including ACA measurement and reporting.
• Assist with compensation-related projects, including pay equity analyses and other Total Rewards initiatives.
• Conduct research and provide recommendations or solutions for moderately complex or less typical employee inquiries.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee, compensation, and benefits information.
• Independently manage assigned projects and responsibilities while effectively balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Contribute to a collaborative HR environment and support the achievement of broader HR and firm objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant experience , preferably within a law firm or similar professional services environment such as consulting or financial services.
• Working knowledge of compensation and benefits principles, practices, and compliance requirements .
• Experience with HRIS and/or benefits administration systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.
• Exceptional customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret policies and explain complex benefits and compensation information in a clear, straightforward manner.
• Highly organized with strong time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to data accuracy.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.

Preferred / Plus

• Experience with Workday, UKG, ADP , or similar HRIS/benefits administration systems.
• Exposure to leave administration, ACA measurement/reporting, and pay equity analyses .
• CCP, CBP, SHRM-CP, PHR , or related professional certification.

Key Competencies

• Total Rewards Expertise: Possesses specialized technical knowledge of benefits and compensation and serves as a resource to others.
• Independence & Initiative: Independently completes assignments, manages priorities, and identifies solutions to less typical requests.
• Problem Solving: Effectively analyzes and resolves moderately complex issues while balancing multiple objectives.
• Communication & Customer Service: Provides thoughtful, responsive service and communicates complex information clearly.
• Teamwork: Promotes collaboration and contributes to the achievement of HR and firm-wide goals.
• Confidentiality & Integrity: Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion when working with sensitive employee and compensation information.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a sophisticated professional services environment with exposure to a broad range of Total Rewards functions.
• Opportunity to expand your career beyond traditional benefits administration into compensation, compliance, analytics, leave administration, and pay equity .
• Hybrid work schedule with remote flexibility for qualified candidates living within 30 miles of Philadelphia, New York City, or Washington, DC.
• Work with HR, Finance, leadership, vendors, and employees across a highly professional organization.
• Opportunity to become a trusted Total Rewards resource while continuing to develop your career.

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Michael Petrylak | Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.

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