Benefits Coordinator

Uns Energy Corporation - Tucson, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Tucson, AZ

10,001+ employees

Utilities

About the position

The Benefits Coordinator at Tucson Electric Power plays a crucial role in supporting the Benefits team and its various programs, which include health and welfare benefits for both active employees and retirees, employee wellness initiatives, leave management, retirement plans, and other related benefit programs. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about providing exemplary customer service and support to employees, leaders, HR Business Partners, and other stakeholders within the organization. The Benefits Coordinator will perform moderately complex, routine, and confidential tasks that are essential for the smooth operation of the Benefits team. Collaboration with other departments is key to creating greater process efficiency and continuity across Benefits functions. In this role, the Benefits Coordinator will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including the administration of health and welfare plans, record keeping, data maintenance, compliance reporting, and communication with vendors. The position requires a high level of analytical ability to gather and summarize data for reports, as well as strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information. The Benefits Coordinator will also assist in organizing and maintaining employee data, ensuring accuracy and adherence to governance policies. The successful candidate will be involved in designing and executing communications for the Benefits team, coordinating educational sessions and workshops for employees and retirees, and fulfilling reporting requests. This role is integral to supporting the overall mission of Tucson Electric Power to provide reliable and affordable service while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and positive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Benefits team and programs, including health and welfare benefits, employee wellness, employee leave, and retirement programs.
• Perform transactional tasks related to the administration of health & welfare plans and trust accounts.
• Collect, organize, and maintain highly confidential employee information.
• Maintain and ensure accuracy of employee data in related systems.
• Design and execute communications for the Benefits team, including intranet presence and distribution of materials.
• Coordinate on-site or remote education sessions, workshops, and activities sponsored by the Benefits department.
• Direct employees or HR peers to appropriate Benefits resources.
• Fulfill routine and ad hoc reporting requests, including data gathering for actuarial valuations.
• Prepare data for compliance filings and audits, and assist in maintaining working papers for audits.
• Process third-party vendor invoicing and create vendor purchase orders.
• Participate in HR technology/system design, testing, and enhancements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Benefits Coordinator or in a related HR role.
• Strong analytical ability to gather and summarize data for reports and solve administrative problems.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficient experience in word processing, spreadsheets, and relational databases (Microsoft 365, PeopleSoft or other HRIS system preferred).

Nice-to-haves

• Associates degree or higher.
• Three to five years of previous administrative experience with exposure to labor and employment law.

Benefits

• 401k plan with a generous company match.
• Company-sponsored pension plan.
• Affordable individual and family health insurance plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.