Benefits Coordinator Temp

Sparc Group - Lyndhurst, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Lyndhurst, NJ

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Temporary Benefits Coordinator will be responsible for conducting end-of-year benefits plan validation and collaborating with team members to resolve any benefit-related issues. This role assists the Benefits Team with various projects and reports, ensuring compliance and accuracy in benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Dependent Verification process, ensuring thorough review of backup documentation to validate the eligibility of dependents and approve eligible dependents in Dayforce.
• Administer the approval process for Qualifying Life Events (QLE) in Dayforce, ensuring thorough review of backup documentation to confirm that each request meets IRS criteria.
• Administer the weekly COBRA process in Dayforce, validating information accuracy and partnering with vendors to ensure timely processing of benefit end dates and COBRA rights packets.
• Assist with end-of-year benefits plan validation audits to ensure accuracy of employee enrollment elections.
• Assist the Benefits Manager with manual monthly ACA reporting and enrollments, including opening and closing enrollment sessions in Dayforce by deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned to assist the benefits team with day-to-day benefits administration.

Requirements

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with Microsoft products, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with HRIS and benefits databases, preferably Dayforce.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Effective planning and priority setting skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Strong data analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field, with 1-3 years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with benefits administration in a corporate environment.
• Familiarity with ACA reporting requirements.