Benefit Coordinator Intern

thyssenkrupp; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

thyssenkrupp in Southfield, MI is seeking an entry-level HR Benefits Administrative support role focused on responding to benefit inquiries and performing routine administrative tasks within the benefits system.

The role involves handling life events, changes to coverage, and processing court orders related to benefits, while reconciling invoices and supporting various projects. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Responds to telephone calls and emails, resolving benefit inquiries
• Completes various administrative tasks within the Benefits Administrative system including the review of qualifying life events and coverage changes
• Reviews and processes court orders requiring changes to benefit coverage
• Reconciles monthly invoices from related vendors and facilitates approval for payment
• Learns organizational processes and procedures
• Contributes to assigned projects and may assist with the development and maintenance of documentation or records
• Works in team environment, communicating as required with all personnel
• Assembles information in a timely and efficient manner
• Collaborates with staff and departments in preparing special projects
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Effective communication

Team player

Education

HR-focused degree

Job description

• Responds to telephone calls and emails, resolving benefit inquiries
• Completes various administrative tasks within the Benefits Administrative system including the review of qualifying life events and coverage changes
• Reviews and processes court orders requiring changes to benefit coverage
• Reconciles monthly invoices from related vendors and facilitates approval for payment
• Learns organizational processes and procedures
• Contributes to assigned projects and may assist with the development and maintenance of documentation or records
• Works in team environment, communicating as required with all personnel
• Assembles information in a timely and efficient manner
• Collaborates with staff and departments in preparing special projects
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated (within 1-year) from an accredited university or college with an HR focused or related degree
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Applicants should be competitive, assertive, and self-motivated
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred Requirements:

• Entry-level knowledge and skill within specified area of professional specialty.
• Ability to think critically, multi-task, and keep up in a fast-paced environment.