HR Benefits Coordinator

City Of Greenfield - Greenfield, MA

Full-time

Greenfield, MA

Utilities

About the position

The HR Benefits Coordinator is a skilled professional responsible for performing routine and general administrative support functions within a fast-paced municipal personnel department. This role involves the administration of all benefits for both active and retired employees, which includes managing complex and confidential activities. The HR Benefits Coordinator will assist the Director and Generalist in various tasks, ensuring that all operations run smoothly and efficiently. The position requires a self-starter who possesses the initiative to plan and work independently, as well as the ability to work under constant time constraints to meet deadlines. The ideal candidate will be adept at handling multiple responsibilities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality in their work.

Responsibilities

• Administer all benefits for active and retired employees.
• Provide routine and general administrative support functions.
• Assist the Director and Generalist in personnel department activities.
• Manage complex and confidential tasks related to employee benefits.
• Plan and work independently to meet deadlines under time constraints.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Associates degree in public, business administration, Human Resources or related field preferred.
• PHR certification highly desirable.
• Two years of experience in Human Resources or as an insurance/benefits coordinator preferred.
• Experience as an administrative assistant is strongly preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of the position.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a municipal personnel department.
• Knowledge of employee benefits administration.