Senior Benefits Coordinator

Discovery Land Company•Scottsdale, AZ

5d•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, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining accurate benefits data, optimizing Workday processes, and resolving employee benefits inquiries. The coordinator works with HRIS operations, HR leadership, global HR leaders, vendors, carriers, brokers, and the CHRO or VP of HR. The position requires flexibility to support business demands, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and shifts longer than eight hours.

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.
Flexibility and ability to pivot to new projects in a fast-paced environment.
Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
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 is preferred.
Additional language skills are preferred.

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.
Partner with the HRIS operations team to audit and address benefits-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, communications, 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 support efficient service delivery.
Analyze benefits utilization data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for 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 in developing and implementing wellness and employee engagement programs.
Perform other duties as assigned by the CHRO and VP of HR.