Benefits Coordinator

: Expected to be 12 months contract with possible extension Job Description Pay rate: $26/hr., the pay rate may differ depending on your skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. Featured Benefits: Medical Insurance in compliance with the ACA 401(k) Sick leave in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws Description: Collaborate with Benefits Team members to administer benefits, retirement and leave programs in accordance with the CLIENT policies and procedures and applicable federal and state laws. Support daily benefits operations, processes, procedures and serve as the first point of contact for employee and retiree inquiries regarding benefits, leave and retirement programs via phone and email. Review all benefits, leave of absence and retirement forms and support documentation ensuring accuracy and compliance with HR policies, as well as following appropriate privacy and record disposition procedures. Compile employee and retiree separation documents, upload to file storage system. Send new hire benefits emails, including enrollment instructions, plan details and requirements. Assemble and upload employee recognition reporting to recognition platform weekly. Partner with the benefits and wellness teams to provide front-facing support for annual benefits open enrollment process and benefits orientations for new hires. Prepare, send and file COBRA notices for terminations and dependents aging out at age 26. Review education and safety glasses reimbursement requests for completeness. Collaborate with internal teams (Payroll, IT, HRIS, etc.) and external vendors to ways to streamline operations, improve the use of technology, reduce redundancies and improve quality, accuracy, and timeliness of information processing. Stay informed on changes to laws, regulations and policies regarding benefits administration, leave of absence, disability and retirement programs. Document standard operating procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a degree, equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be substitutable on a 1:1 basis. Familiarity with all, but not limited to, the following: Benefits, leave of absence and retirement programs. ADA and reasonable accommodation process. Project coordination and support methods. o Software Applications (i.e. JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Documentum). General Human Resources practices and processes. Related industry, organizational and departmental policies, practices and procedures. Ability to: Communicate clearly, concisely and efficiently both verbally and in writing with employees at all levels of the organization. Prioritize and organize assigned work. Review data, prepare reports, organize projects, and assignments. Gather information, reports and metrics from software systems (i.e., E-1, Documentum, etc.). Work in a team-oriented environment and provide support to the department through a strong work ethic, sense of commitment and a strong desire to succeed. Make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages. Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.). Additional Information: This job includes very frequent speaking/ hearing, writing/ typing, and detailed inspection. This job requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking. There may be occasional kneeling, bending, reaching overhead, and lifting up to twenty (20) lbs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sun Technologies