Benefits Coordinator

LHH; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a well-established organization in Maryland to hire a temporary Benefits Coordinator for a hybrid role supporting a busy HR team. You will help manage benefits administration, ensure data accuracy, handle audits, and coordinate cross‑functionally with payroll and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in benefits or HR operations, experience with HRIS and strong Excel skills. Competitive hourly compensation is offered for a 3–5 month assignment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Benefits coordination or HR operations.
• Knowledge of medical, dental, vision, retirement and related benefit programs.
• Experience using HRIS platforms and benefits administration systems.
• Strong Excel and data management skills with auditing abilities.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail, with confidentiality.
• Strong communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate benefits transactions, including life event changes and eligibility updates.
• Maintain employee records within HRIS and benefits platforms.
• Conduct audits and reconciliations for health, welfare, retirement and other benefits.
• Support compliance tracking, reporting and documentation activities.
• Partner with payroll, employees and vendors to resolve benefits questions.
• Review data files and system records for accuracy and integrity.
• Assist with enrollments, terminations, leave updates, and other benefits tasks.
• Track deadlines and maintain organized benefits documentation.
• Support open enrollment activities and employee communications.
• Assist with special HR projects and additional administrative duties.

Skills

Benefits coordination

Data accuracy

Excel

HRIS systems

Data reporting

Confidentiality

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

LHH is partnering with a well-established organization to identify a detail-oriented Benefits Coordinator for a temporary assignment supporting a busy Human Resources team. This role is ideal for someone with prior benefits administration or HR operations experience who enjoys working with employee data, audits, HR systems, and cross-functional coordination.

This position will play a key role in supporting ongoing benefits administration processes, ensuring data accuracy, resolving employee benefits issues, and maintaining compliance with internal procedures.

Compensation: $24–$31 per hour, based on experience

Job Type: Contract (3–5 Month Assignment)

Schedule: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee benefits transactions, including qualifying life event changes and eligibility updates.
• Maintain accurate employee records within HRIS and benefits administration platforms.
• Conduct routine audits and reconciliations related to health, welfare, retirement, and ancillary benefit plans.
• Support ongoing compliance tracking, reporting, and documentation activities.
• Partner with payroll, employees, and third-party vendors to resolve benefits-related questions and discrepancies.
• Review data files, reports, and system records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and data integrity.
• Assist with employee enrollments, terminations, leave-related updates, and other benefits administration processes.
• Track recurring deadlines and maintain organized benefits and HR documentation.
• Support open enrollment activities and employee communications related to benefit programs.
• Assist with special HR projects and additional administrative responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Benefits Coordinator, Benefits Administrator, HR Coordinator, HR Associate, or in a related HR support role.
• Working knowledge of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and spending accounts.
• Experience utilizing HRIS platforms and benefits administration systems.
• Strong Excel and data management skills, including reporting and auditing employee data.
• Excellent organizational abilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally and discreetly.
• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a benefits or HR professional seeking hands‑on experience supporting a comprehensive employee benefits program. The role offers exposure to benefits administration, compliance, HR systems, employee support, and cross‑functional collaboration within a dynamic team environment.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), commuter benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Our program provides employees with the flexibility to select the coverage options that best meet their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; other paid leave required by federal, state, or local law; and holiday pay upon meeting eligibility requirements.

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