Benefits & Wellness Coordinator

MJH Life Sciences • Cranbury, NJ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

MJH Life Sciences is seeking a Benefits and Wellness Coordinator to administer and coordinate employee benefits programs, total rewards initiatives, and corporate wellness strategies that support employee well-being and organizational performance. This role involves managing day-to-day benefits operations, developing internal communications, coordinating wellness programming, and supporting compensation and recognition initiatives. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, employee-focused, and proficient in using AI tools to enhance communication quality, analyze data, and streamline administrative tasks.

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of administrative experience, preferably supporting HR functions.
• Knowledge of employee benefits, wellness coordination, or compensation strategies.
• An AI-native mindset; actively use tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot to draft benefits communications, build wellness content, summarize program data, and streamline administrative workflows.
• Exceptional follow-through, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Employee-focused and service-oriented.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive employee information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Candidates should be prepared to discuss how they are currently using AI in their HR, benefits, or wellness coordination work.
• Ability to effectively leverage AI to improve speed, quality, and output is an expectation in this role.

Nice To Haves

• Speak to how AI tools improve what you deliver to employees.
• Examples of how AI has helped you produce clearer employee-facing materials, analyze participation data, or handle high-volume administrative tasks more efficiently.
• How you use AI responsibly when working with sensitive employee benefits and compensation information.
• Bonus: examples of AI-assisted communications, wellness campaigns, or administrative workflows that improved employee engagement, program participation, or operational accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs including group health, dental and vision, flexible spending accounts, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits.
• Use AI tools to draft employee-facing benefits communications, wellness content, newsletter articles, and intranet updates.
• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, resolving issues with providers and redirecting employees to appropriate resources.
• Maintain accurate records in HRIS systems and ensure compliance with all applicable benefits regulations.
• Coordinate wellness activities and programs including fitness challenges, mental health workshops, and wellness fairs, managing logistics, communications, and follow-through.
• Monitor and evaluate wellness program effectiveness through participation metrics and employee feedback, using AI to analyze results and surface insights.
• Create engaging content for internal newsletters, intranet updates, and other communications channels that promote wellness initiatives.
• Assist with coordination and execution of employee wellness and philanthropic efforts, including tracking and processing.
• Support data entry, reporting, and analysis related to salary structures, market benchmarking, and pay equity initiatives.
• Assist in the execution and communication of total rewards initiatives including employee recognition programs and incentive plans.
• Respond to routine HR questions related to benefits, payroll, and time off with accuracy and professionalism.
• Support the broader HR team in implementing programs that improve the employee experience, including meeting coordination and presentation preparation.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Health insurance through Cigna (medical and dental)
• Vision coverage through VSP
• Pharmacy benefits through OptumRx
• FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Limited Purpose FSA options
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Pet discount program with PetAssure
• Norton LifeLock identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program through NYLGBS
• Fertility benefits through Progyny
• Commuter benefits
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance, plus Universal Life options
• Supplemental Aflac coverage: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Discounts and rewards through BenefitHub
• Eligible for annual company bonus program or commission incentive based on role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level