Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists the Director of HR in the supervision and administration of employee benefits and retirement programs as well as providing comprehensive knowledge, consultation services and support to all employees and managers within the benefits and retirement areas of HR. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists the Director in the daily administration of all Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company benefits including serving as the primary contact for the insurance broker and/or providers. Works with all HR Business Partners to manage leave for employees. Serves as Health Benefits & Retirement Coordinator for all State of Maryland programs including serving as the primary contact for the Employee Benefits Division and/or providers. Assist with the negotiation of benefit programs with appropriate vendors/brokers. Contributes to the development of new plans or modifications to existing plans for Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company. Participates in the evaluation of existing company benefits with those of other employers by analyzing other plans, surveys, and other sources of information. Creates and maintains internal documentation relevant to all internal benefit plans. Conducts employee meetings, events and training regarding various benefit and retirement subjects. Reviews and analyzes state and federal laws pertaining to benefits and retirement and reports necessary or suggested changes to management. Ensures the accuracy of data, development of custom reports and working with vendors and internal departments to update systems as needed. Makes suggestions on the recommended use and integration of various HR systems. Develops and maintains various reports, and provides comprehensive data analysis to make recommendations to both the HR staff and Chesapeake Employers’ management team that aid in making decisions, policies, best practices, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and 4 - 6 years’ experience in a relevant business related discipline. A CEBS or PHR/SPHR certification is preferred. Extensive knowledge of various laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to payroll and benefits. Prior experience with HRIS systems is required. Proficient Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Advanced knowledge of payroll POSITIONAL COMPETENCIES: Bias for Action Knowledge Sharing Deliver Results Service and Sales Excellence Personal Leadership Teamwork and Communication PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required which include, close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment. The noise level is usually moderate. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chesapeake-Employers