Benefit and Leave Management Coordinator - Ardmore, OK
About The Position
The Benefit and Leave Management Coordinator supports the Human Resources department’s daily operations, with a primary focus on employee benefits and leave administration, including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and Paid Parental Leave. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Human Resource, this role assists employees with benefits inquiries, processes benefits documentation, maintains accurate records, helps coordinate open enrollment, and supports onboarding and offboarding activities. The position is intended for an organized person interested in developing a career in HR and offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Attention to detail, confidentiality, and excellent service are important. The employer provides tools and training to help team members meet performance expectations. This is a full-time, onsite position at the Administration Building in Ardmore, Oklahoma, with a Monday-through-Friday day-shift schedule.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least three years of HR experience.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Willingness to learn HRIS systems and processes, or experience with the Paycom HRIS system.
- Willingness to learn and understand benefits administration and leave management.
- Reliable ability to commute or plans to relocate before starting work.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or relevant coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in an office or administrative setting.
- Genuine interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources.
Responsibilities
- Assist employees with basic questions about health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
- Support benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations through the HRIS system.
- Help coordinate open enrollment and distribute benefits materials.
- Maintain accurate employee benefits records and assist with compliance documentation.
- Process benefits paperwork, including new-hire forms, change requests, and termination notices.
- Collaborate with payroll to ensure benefit deductions are correct.
- Provide general HR administrative support, including filing, data entry, and reporting.
- Respond to employee questions and direct employees to appropriate resources.
- Assist with HR projects and initiatives, such as engagement surveys and training.
- Support payroll processing by confirming benefit selections.
- Help ensure HR practices comply with federal, state, and local laws.
- Assist in advising on HR policies and procedures.
- Participate in steps of the onboarding and offboarding processes.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid premiums for health, dental, life, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid leave, including PTO, sick leave, and agency holidays.
- Employer-matching 401(k) plan.
- NHSC student loan repayment.
- Paid continuing education.
- Employee assistance program.
- Health savings account.
- Professional development assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
