COORDINATOR, BENEFITS (TEMPORARY)

Pittsburgh Pirates - Pittsburgh, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

Pittsburgh, PA

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About the position

The Pittsburgh Pirates are seeking a Coordinator of Benefits to join their People & Culture team. This temporary part-time position is essential in assisting with various aspects of benefits administration, including benefits enrollment, addressing employee inquiries, verifying insurance billing, and maintaining employee databases and files. The Coordinator will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with required benefit notices and will actively participate in the day-to-day operations of the People & Culture Department. In this role, the Coordinator will administer a variety of employee benefits programs, which include group health insurance, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision plans, accident and disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and wellness benefits. The Coordinator will conduct benefits orientations to educate employees about the benefits self-enrollment system and will maintain organized filing systems for employee benefits. It is vital that benefits changes are accurately entered into the payroll system to ensure correct payroll deductions. The Coordinator will assist employees with claims related to health, dental, life, and other benefits, and will verify the accuracy of monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies. Additionally, the Coordinator will maintain statistical data related to premiums, claims, and costs, and will resolve any administrative issues with carrier representatives. Responsibilities also include administering COBRA, reviewing and responding to unemployment claims, and coordinating workers' compensation claims with third-party administrators. The Coordinator will ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including the Affordable Care Act, COBRA, HIPAA, and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Furthermore, the Coordinator will manage Paid Time Off, FMLA, and various leaves, including Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, while ensuring the distribution of required employee notices and performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits.
• Conduct benefits orientations and explain the benefits self-enrollment system.
• Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in the payroll system for payroll deduction.
• Assist employees with health, dental, life, and other related benefit claims.
• Verify the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies and maintain statistical data relative to premiums, claims and costs.
• Resolve administrative problems with the carrier representatives.
• Administer COBRA.
• Review and respond to unemployment claims with appropriate documentation.
• Review monthly unemployment statements.
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims with third-party administrator. Follow up on claims.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State laws, including, but not limited to Affordable Care Act, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPPA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Manage Paid Time Off, FMLA, and leaves, including Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Ensure distribution of required employee notices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in benefits administration or human resources.
• Knowledge of employee benefits programs and compliance regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and external partners.
• Proficiency in using HRIS and payroll systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with COBRA administration.
• Familiarity with workers' compensation claims processes.
• Understanding of federal and state employment laws.

Benefits

• Part-time work schedule.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic sports environment.
• Engagement with a diverse workforce and inclusive culture.