Benefits & HR Coordinator

Sedron Technologies•Bellingham, WA

5d•$30 - $48•Remote

About The Position

Sedron Technologies is hiring a part time talented Benefits & HR Coordinator to work remotely in WA! Sedron is a leading provider of circular waste management technologies for agricultural manure and municipal biosolids processing, deploying facilities across several North American regions. Since its founding in 2014, Sedron has pioneered innovative solutions, including the patented Varcor® system, to transform waste into clean water, organic fertilizer, and carbon-negative commodities. With strong engineering expertise, Sedron’s processes reduce nutrient pollution, lower operational expenses, and promote sustainability at a fraction of traditional costs. The Benefits & HR Coordinator plays a vital supporting role within Sedron Technologies’ Human Resources function, helping ensure employees have access to the information and administrative support they need to understand and utilize their benefits. Reporting to the Director of People Operations, this part-time position is responsible for day-to-day benefits administration, leave and PTO tracking, employee records maintenance, and general HR coordination. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, a service-oriented approach, and the ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. This role is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional seeking meaningful, flexible part-time work within a growing, mission-driven manufacturing and technology company. Because we design, build, commission, and operate our technologies, we are looking for individuals who can meet the following essential functions of the position: Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding medical, dental, and vision benefits, including enrollment, plan changes, and general coverage information Coordinate open enrollment processes, including preparing employee communications, maintaining timelines, and ensuring accurate elections are submitted to carriers on schedule Process qualifying life event changes and assist employees in navigating benefit modifications in accordance with plan rules and applicable regulations, including ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA Responsible for coordinating transfer of employee premium payments to benefit providers on a regular basis Administer and track employee leave programs including FMLA, state leave, personal leave, and PTO in coordination with managers and the Director of People Operations Maintain accurate and up-to-date leave records and absence tracking; generate regular reports to support management visibility and compliance Communicate leave policies and employee obligations clearly and consistently, ensuring alignment with federal and state regulations Maintain and update employee personnel files, both digital and physical, in accordance with company policy and legal retention requirements Support onboarding activities including preparation of new hire benefit materials, enrollment walkthroughs, and HR paperwork processing, and New Hire Orientations as needed Assist with offboarding tasks including coordination of benefits termination and COBRA notification processes Respond to verification of employment requests and assist with routine HR correspondence Support HR reporting and data integrity efforts within the HRIS platform Collaborate with payroll to ensure benefits deductions, leave pay, and related changes are accurately reflected each pay period This position allows for growth and career progression to be determined by performance, certifications, and supervisor discretion.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of experience in an HR support, benefits administration, or HR coordinator role
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with an HRIS platform required (ADP, Paylocity, or similar)
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, and COBRA
Ability to communicate benefits information clearly and empathetically to employees at all levels of the organization
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities within a part-time schedule
Skilled in data entry and records management with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across HR, payroll, and operations teams
Self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and equitable treatment of all employees
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion; strong written and verbal communication skills; high attention to detail and accuracy
Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language
Must be a US Citizen or legal permanent resident for this position. We are unable to sponsor any employment visas.
We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws.
This is a non-safety sensitive role and all applicants will be subject to applicable pre-employment drug testing and a background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding medical, dental, and vision benefits, including enrollment, plan changes, and general coverage information
Coordinate open enrollment processes, including preparing employee communications, maintaining timelines, and ensuring accurate elections are submitted to carriers on schedule
Process qualifying life event changes and assist employees in navigating benefit modifications in accordance with plan rules and applicable regulations, including ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA
Responsible for coordinating transfer of employee premium payments to benefit providers on a regular basis
Administer and track employee leave programs including FMLA, state leave, personal leave, and PTO in coordination with managers and the Director of People Operations
Maintain accurate and up-to-date leave records and absence tracking; generate regular reports to support management visibility and compliance
Communicate leave policies and employee obligations clearly and consistently, ensuring alignment with federal and state regulations
Maintain and update employee personnel files, both digital and physical, in accordance with company policy and legal retention requirements
Support onboarding activities including preparation of new hire benefit materials, enrollment walkthroughs, and HR paperwork processing, and New Hire Orientations as needed
Assist with offboarding tasks including coordination of benefits termination and COBRA notification processes
Respond to verification of employment requests and assist with routine HR correspondence
Support HR reporting and data integrity efforts within the HRIS platform
Collaborate with payroll to ensure benefits deductions, leave pay, and related changes are accurately reflected each pay period