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Benefits Coordinator

Human Resources/Payroll / Benefits

LHH

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per Year

Allendale, New Jersey

Permanent

Payroll / Benefits

Human Resources

Direct Hire Position- up to 65K

Benefits- Medical; Dental; Vision; 401K match

Position

The Benefits Coordinator plays a key role in supporting employees with benefit enrollment and inquiries, ensuring accurate insurance billing, maintaining up-to-date employee records, and complying with all required benefit notifications.


Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the arrears process, including running weekly reports, processing payments through Square, updating HRIS records, reconciling credit card transactions, and partnering with payroll for correct deductions.

  • Administer employee benefit programs such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, accident plans, 401(k), and wellness initiatives.

  • Address employee benefit questions promptly by researching issues and providing clear, timely resolutions.

  • Manage life event changes (e.g., marriage, birth) by collecting documentation, following up, and ensuring approvals are completed.

  • Handle daily benefits transactions, including enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiary updates, rollovers, distributions, loans, hardships, and compliance testing.

  • Maintain accurate records and perform regular audits, validations, and reconciliations to ensure compliance.

  • Support vendor relationships and troubleshoot system interface issues, integrations, and reporting validations.

  • Prepare and submit regulatory reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

  • Coordinate company benefits with applicable government programs.

  • Stay informed on state and federal regulations by attending training sessions and monitoring legislative updates.

  • Respond to unemployment claims and hearings within required deadlines, collaborating with internal teams to safeguard company interests.

  • Monitor and report on WOTC participation and compliance; validate and process monthly invoices for Accounts Payable.


Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong analytical, research, and record-keeping capabilities.

  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to benefits administration and leave policies.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms.

  • Excellent communication skills with a professional and positive approach.

  • Advanced math skills for financial calculations and reconciliations.

  • Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.

  • Skilled in interpreting and presenting data using Excel.

  • Familiarity with UltiPro and UKG



Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Tracy Galarza

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



Military connected talent encouraged to apply



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www-uat.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


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Benefits Coordinator

Human Resources/Payroll / Benefits

LHH

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per Year

Allendale, New Jersey

Permanent

Payroll / Benefits

Human Resources

Direct Hire Position- up to 65K

Benefits- Medical; Dental; Vision; 401K match

Position

The Benefits Coordinator plays a key role in supporting employees with benefit enrollment and inquiries, ensuring accurate insurance billing, maintaining up-to-date employee records, and complying with all required benefit notifications.


Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the arrears process, including running weekly reports, processing payments through Square, updating HRIS records, reconciling credit card transactions, and partnering with payroll for correct deductions.

  • Administer employee benefit programs such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, accident plans, 401(k), and wellness initiatives.

  • Address employee benefit questions promptly by researching issues and providing clear, timely resolutions.

  • Manage life event changes (e.g., marriage, birth) by collecting documentation, following up, and ensuring approvals are completed.

  • Handle daily benefits transactions, including enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiary updates, rollovers, distributions, loans, hardships, and compliance testing.

  • Maintain accurate records and perform regular audits, validations, and reconciliations to ensure compliance.

  • Support vendor relationships and troubleshoot system interface issues, integrations, and reporting validations.

  • Prepare and submit regulatory reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

  • Coordinate company benefits with applicable government programs.

  • Stay informed on state and federal regulations by attending training sessions and monitoring legislative updates.

  • Respond to unemployment claims and hearings within required deadlines, collaborating with internal teams to safeguard company interests.

  • Monitor and report on WOTC participation and compliance; validate and process monthly invoices for Accounts Payable.


Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong analytical, research, and record-keeping capabilities.

  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to benefits administration and leave policies.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms.

  • Excellent communication skills with a professional and positive approach.

  • Advanced math skills for financial calculations and reconciliations.

  • Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently.

  • Skilled in interpreting and presenting data using Excel.

  • Familiarity with UltiPro and UKG



Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Tracy Galarza

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled



Military connected talent encouraged to apply



To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www-uat.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy



The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:


  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


Ref US_EN_27_814356_3107865
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