Senior Benefits Coordinator

Discovery Land Company•Scottsdale, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Discovery Land Company is seeking a Senior Benefits Coordinator to join its Human Resources Department at a corporate office location in Scottsdale, Arizona. The role supports the Corporate Human Resources team by managing employee benefits programs, maintaining regulatory compliance, and improving the employee benefits experience. It is responsible for accurate benefits data, effective Workday processes, and timely resolution of employee benefits inquiries. The coordinator administers benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness, and retirement plans. The role works with the HRIS operations team, HR leaders, global HR leaders, benefits vendors, carriers, and brokers on benefits administration, issue resolution, projects, reporting, and program improvements. It also supports wellness and employee engagement initiatives in partnership with the CHRO or VP of HR.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in benefits administration.
Strong proficiency in Workday; Workday experience is required.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local benefits regulations, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and FMLA.
Experience with the MS Office suite.
Ability to adapt to new projects and work in a fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to serve members, guests, and team members.
Ability to work in a team environment and remain calm and focused during busy periods.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and shifts longer than eight hours.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; comparable experience will be considered.
Benefits administration experience in the real estate or hospitality industry.
Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

Administer and oversee employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness, and retirement plans.
Manage and update benefits-related data in HRIS systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance; Workday proficiency is required.
Partner with the HRIS operations team to audit and address benefit-related issues and manage related projects.
Serve as the primary contact for employee benefits inquiries and provide timely, accurate responses.
Oversee and execute open enrollment, including planning, system updates, communication, and troubleshooting.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local benefits regulations, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and FMLA.
Collaborate with HR leadership to evaluate and recommend improvements to benefits offerings for competitiveness and cost efficiency.
Support global HR leaders on benefits-related projects and initiatives as needed.
Coordinate with vendors and carriers to resolve claims issues and ensure efficient service delivery.
Analyze benefits utilization data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to HR leadership.
Partner with benefits brokers to prepare and submit compliance reports, including ACA filings and 5500 forms, on time.
Partner with the CHRO or VP of HR to assist with developing and implementing wellness and employee engagement programs.
Perform other duties as assigned by the CHRO and VP of HR.