Benefits & Leave Coordinator

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Description

Benefits & Leave Coordinator

Schedule: Full-Time

Wage: $22.61 - $26.39/hour

Location: Binghamton, NY

Benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, retirement, company-paid life and disability coverage, optional voluntary plans, and 33 days of PTO annually for eligible full-time employees.

Why Join ACHIEVE

At ACHIEVE, you'll do more than administer benefits and leave programs, you'll help support employees throughout some of the most important moments in their careers and lives. Join a mission-driven organization where you can make a meaningful impact while working with a collaborative Human Resources team dedicated to supporting employees and strengthening our workplace culture.

The Benefits & Leave Coordinator is responsible for various duties pertaining to human resources, employee benefits, and leave administration. This position serves as a key resource for employees by providing guidance on benefit programs, coordinating leave requests, maintaining employee records, and ensuring accurate and timely processing of benefits-related transactions. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist employees with benefit inquiries and provide timely, accurate, and courteous support.
• Process employee benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations to ensure compliance with payroll and carrier deadlines.
• Assist with new employee benefits orientation and enrollment activities.
• Coordinate activities associated with the annual open enrollment process.
• Prepare and process letters, forms, notices, and employment-related documentation related to benefits, demographic changes, wage changes, position changes, and other personnel actions.
• Meet with employees to discuss benefit options, changes, and requests.
• Process and coordinate Leaves of Absence, including Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), disability leaves, and other leave programs in conjunction with third-party vendors.
• Maintain confidential employee records, databases, and tracking systems.
• Provide guidance to employees regarding human resources policies, procedures, benefits, and leave programs.
• Assist with departmental projects and support other Human Resources team functions as needed.
• Promote positive working relationships across all departments and maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related field and three years of experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and five years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience with benefit, worker's compensation, and/or medical leave management is preferred
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency with computer systems, databases, Microsoft Office applications, and HR-related software.
• Valid driver's license that meets the agency's insurance carrier guidelines.