Human Resources Benefits Coordinator

Assists employees with benefits enrollment and questions, assist in all insurance billing, maintains employee database and files

Department:

Human Resources

Pay Grade:

DOE

FLSA:

Exempt

Job Description:

The employee benefits coordinator position assists employees with benefits enrollment and questions, assist in all insurance billing, maintains employee database and files, and ensures compliance with required benefit notices & reporting.

Duites:

  • Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), FMLA, and wellness benefits.
  • Conduct benefits orientations and explain benefits self-enrollment system.
  • Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction.
  • Assist employees with health, dental, life and other related benefit claims.
  • Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs. Resolve administrative problems with the carrier representatives.
  • Administer COBRA.
  • Coordinate workers' compensation claims with third-party administrator. Follow up on claims.
  • Assist Assistant HR Director in obtaining statistics and information in renewal process of any health, life and retirement plans that benefit the company.
  • Prepare and set up meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company benefits and other related incentive programs. Ensure distribution of required employee notices.
  • Assist Assistant HR Director in completing benefits reporting requirements.
  • Implement any benefit changes into the HRIS System.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by this employee.  He or she will be required to follow any other instructions or to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education: HS Diploma or Equivalent Required. An Accredited Certification Required.

Experience/ Basic Knowledge: One year of experience in Employee Benefits Administration and a completed Human Resources Internship Required

Required Licenses/ Certificates: Valid Driver’s License Required; Tribal Human Resources Professional Certification Required within two years of hire.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Preferences: San Felipe Preference and Veteran’s preference

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
  • Ability to speak Keres preferred.

Working Conditions:

Works in office. Sits for long periods of time and types.

Physical Requirements: Must have manual dexterity to enter and retrieve data from a computer. Ability to sit and stand for long periods.

Additional Info:

Supervision and Guidelines: Guidelines include the personnel policy and department policies and procedures. Is supervised by the HR Director and/or Asst. HR Director.

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