Part Time Benefits Coordinator

Middlesex College•Edison, NJ

10d•$0 - $23

About The Position

The Office of Human Resources is seeking a Part-Time Benefits Coordinator to process employee benefits transactions, serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, and support various HR functions. This role requires excellent organizational and customer service skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace. The position is part-time, 20 hours per week, with a flexible schedule Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Associate Degree
Two (2) years of human resources experience
Excellent customer service, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Strong time management skills with the ability to keep tasks organized and on track
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in completing work with minimal supervision
Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) or Google Workspace
Ability to handle confidential employee information professionally
Quick learner with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

HR/Benefits-related certificate
Experience with HRIS (ADP workforce now) or benefits administration systems
Knowledge/experience with NJ State retirement systems (ABP, PERS, PFRSetc.)
Work experience in a higher education setting or in a union environment
Knowledge of employee benefits, enrollment processes, and HR practices
Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, and compliance topics

Responsibilities

Processes all employee tuition reimbursement and employee tuition waiver request forms and communicates approval and/or denial to employees and the corresponding departments.
Processes all employee eyeglass/hearing aids reimbursements and membership dues reimbursements.
Processes retiree supplemental Medigap health insurance premium fast pay forms for reimbursements.
Processes all benefits enrollment transactions for all College employees, including but not limited to, medical, prescription, dental, FSA, and other benefit plans. Reviews backup documentation and key benefit enrollments, terminations, and changes in multiple databases.
Reviews and utilizes documentation, such as benefit plan documents, College policies and procedures, employee handbooks, and collective bargaining agreements to ensure benefits transactions are recorded accurately.
Serves as a point of contact for employees on benefits-related inquiries and questions.
Coordinates the onboarding and separation of employee benefits, including meetings with employees to explain benefits options, eligibility, contributions, etc.
Assists with updating HR department’s webpages, forms, and other documentation as they relate specifically to employee benefits.
Supports NJ State Pension tracking and enrollment/termination actions.
Supports online and onsite benefits events.
Assists with general operational tasks for the department as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.