Benefits Coordinator

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking a Part-Time Benefits Coordinator to administer employee leave programs and tuition reimbursement benefits in Michigan.

You will serve as the main contact for FMLA leave requests, LOA management, and educational assistance programs, ensuring adherence to policies and regulations. The role involves coordinating with third-party leave admins, carriers, payroll, and HR to ensure smooth processes, maintaining documentation for audits, and providing

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience administering FMLA, LOA, disability, or benefits programs.
• Strong understanding of leave management regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases while maintaining confidentiality.
• Prior tuition reimbursement administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer FMLA requests, including eligibility review, documentation tracking, employee communication, and return-to-work processes.
• Manage all aspects of Leave of Absence programs including medical, personal, parental, and disability-related leaves.
• Partner with third-party leave administrators, benefits carriers, payroll, and HR to ensure seamless leave administration.
• Support employees during the leave process by answering questions and providing guidance on benefits and policies.
• Administer Tuition Reimbursement Program, including processing, eligibility verification, approvals, and record maintenance.
• Track program participation and maintain documentation for audits and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and state/federal regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
• Assist with benefits communications and HR projects as needed.

Skills

Leave management

Communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Customer service

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is seeking a Part‑Time Benefits Coordinator to administer employee leave programs and tuition reimbursement benefits. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding FMLA, leave of absence requests, and educational assistance programs while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer FMLA requests, including eligibility review, documentation tracking, employee communication, and return-to-work processes.

• Manage all aspects of employee Leave of Absence (LOA) programs, including medical, personal, parental, and disability-related leaves.

• Partner with third‑party leave administrators, benefits carriers, payroll, and HR to ensure seamless leave administration.

• Support employees throughout the leave process by answering questions and providing guidance on available benefits and policies.

• Administer the company's Tuition Reimbursement Program, including application processing, eligibility verification, reimbursement approvals, and record maintenance.

• Track program participation and maintain accurate documentation for auditing and reporting purposes.

• Ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and applicable state and federal regulations.

• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information.

• Assist with benefits communications and special HR projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience administering FMLA, LOA, disability, or employee benefits programs.

• Strong understanding of leave management regulations and compliance requirements.

• Experience working with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

• Ability to manage multiple cases while maintaining strict confidentiality.

• Prior tuition reimbursement administration experience preferred.

Pay Details: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour

Search managed by: Amaka Mozie

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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