Benefits and Leave Coordinator

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc•Lexington, TN

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Benefits and Leave Coordinator is responsible for the administration of company benefits and managing all employee leaves. This position may require traveling to job sites and other locations as needed. The role involves administering benefit programs, conducting orientations, maintaining records, validating billing, resolving administrative issues with carriers, ensuring compliance, communicating with vendors, and assisting with renewals. Additionally, the coordinator manages all company leaves, tracks usage, and ensures proper documentation. The position also includes backup duties for new hire orientation, becoming a FA/CPR certified trainer, and assisting the HR team.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
At least 3 years of benefits administrative experience.
Clerical/administrative experience.
Valid driver’s license & current automobile insurance
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR databases
Experience with benefits and leaves.
Ability to work independently, be effective under pressure and handle deadlines.
Ability to multi-task with good time management skills
Ability to learn new skills, including using computer programs
Have a passion for the mission of the company.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of college

Responsibilities

Administer all employee benefit programs, to include 403(b) administration.
Conduct benefit orientations with new hires and conduct open enrollment meetings. Assisting staff with self-enrollment systems.
Maintain employee benefits filing system and ensure benefits are entered in a timely manner in the HRIS system.
Validate all monthly benefit billing statements. Ensuring accuracy and verifying against deductions.
Resolve administrative issues with the carriers and act as the point of contact with benefit vendors and brokers.
Ensure all aspects of benefit compliance are complete, including mailings and filings.
Communicate with COBRA vendor as needed.
Ensure 1095’s are correct and mailed within the required timeframe.
Assist the CCHRO with annual benefit renewals.
Administer all company leaves, including FMLA.
Track usage of all company leaves and ensure proper documentation is received.
Be the backup for the HR Coordinator for new hire orientation.
Be a FA/CPR certified trainer.
Assist other members of the Human Resources team as needed.
Other duties assigned by CCHRO.