Benefits & Leaves Coordinator
The Benefits & Leaves Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs and leave of absence processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, service-driven, and knowledgeable in benefits administration and leave management practices.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm Pacific with 30 mins unpaid break
Independent Contractor Perks:
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations
Key Responsibilities
Benefits Administration
- Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs
- Manage new hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and terminations
- Administer Local Government Medical Support Orders
- Provide support to annual open enrollment processes
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries
- Reconcile benefit invoices and coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate deductions
- Maintain accurate employee benefits data in HRIS and benefits platforms
- Maintain and manage employee electronic records
- Partner with brokers and vendors to resolve issues and optimize plan performance
- Assist with benefits audits, reporting, and compliance filings (e.g., 1095-C, nondiscrimination testing)
Leave Administration
- Administer FMLA, ADA, state leaves, parental leave, and company-sponsored leave programs
- Track and manage leave requests, approvals, and return-to-work processes
- Coordinate with third-party leave administrators (if applicable)
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Maintain confidential documentation and accurate leave records
- Partner with managers and HR Team on leave-related matters and accommodations
- Assist with other duties as needed
- Complete, review, and submit Local Government Program claim notices in a timely and accurate manner
Job Requirements – Benefits & Leaves Coordinator
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 1 to 2 years of experience within an HR environment.
- Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, life, and disability plans.
- Experience administering FMLA, ADA, state leave programs, parental leave, and return-to-work processes.
- Familiarity with benefits compliance requirements, including ACA reporting (e.g., 1095-C), nondiscrimination testing, and Local Government Medical Support Orders.
- Experience working with HRIS systems, benefits platforms, and payroll coordination for deductions and reconciliations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR systems for data tracking, reporting, and record management.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage confidential employee information accurately.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills when supporting employee inquiries.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and compliance requirements independently.
Side Note
- This is a permanent work-from-home role under an Independent Contractor arrangement. Candidates must have their own computer and reliable internet connection, and are responsible for their own taxes and benefits. Professional hourly fees are established based on your performance in the application process.
Reminder
- Please follow the provided link to BruntWork’s Career Site to finish your initial application requirements, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.