Benefits Coordinator

Full-time - Entry Level

Fife, WA

About the position

The Benefits Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Benefits Division, ensuring the smooth administration of employee benefits programs. This position is responsible for assisting employees in understanding their benefits options, processing enrollment forms, and addressing benefits-related inquiries with accuracy and professionalism. Additionally, the coordinator manages leaves of absence (LOA's), on-the-job injuries (OJI's), and 401(k) enrollments, while conducting audits to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable state and federal regulations. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex benefits processes while providing exceptional support to employees. This full-time position features competitive pay and excellent employer-paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Review and approve eligibility for leaves of absence such as FMLA, USERRA, and OJI, while coordinating related paperwork and approvals.
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, COBRA administration, and 401(k) plans, including loans.
• Serve as a resource for benefits-related inquiries.
• Oversee open enrollment and ongoing benefits changes, working closely with vendors to ensure accurate processing of enrollments, billing reconciliations, and audits.
• Track ACA compliance for part-time and extra board employees.
• Coordinate worker's compensation claims with third-party administrators.
• Collaborate with management on return-to-work and light-duty programs.
• Conduct benefits orientations and maintain records.
• Act as a backup for consultations on FMLA, OJI, and leave of absence matters.
• Analyze benefits processes, recommend improvements, ensure policy compliance, and participate in the development or revision of procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AA degree in Business or related field required.
• Four years of leave administration, workers compensation, and monthly benefit billing administration experience.
• Experience in communicating and presenting benefit information to large groups.
• Extensive Knowledge and application of FMLA, ACA, USERRA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA and ERISA.
• HRIS experience required, UKG experience preferred.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to write at a professional and technical level.
• Additional education or related experience may substitute for the minimum requirements of the position.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Employer-paid medical insurance
• Employer-paid dental insurance
• Employer-paid vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance