Benefits Coordinator

LeoForce; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Permanent Benefits Coordinator to join our Human Resources team. The role focuses on administering benefits programs, coordinating enrollments, and guiding employees through plan options while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of HR experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in human resources.
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize important projects.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to write clear, concise, and detailed reports.
• A welcoming and approachable demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills.
• A strong understanding of insurance administration and the ability to manage multiple insurance plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Administering various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits.
• Conducting employee meetings and arranging for enrollment of employees in optional plans.
• Conducting new employee orientations to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefit plans and enrollment provisions.
• Resolving employee complaints related to health and welfare plans, referring difficult or very complex complaints to manager as needed.
• Acting as a liaison between employees and insurance providers to resolve benefits-related problems and ensure effective utilization of plans and positive employee relations.
• Providing customer service support to internal and external customers.
• Developing, recommending and implementing new benefits programs.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable government regulations and ensuring timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
• Coordinating daily benefits processing, handling enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability etc.

Skills

HR experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Insurance administration

MS Office

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Permanent Benefits Coordinator

Santa Fe,NM, US

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Administering various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits.
• Conducting employee meetings and arranging for enrollment of employees in optional plans.
• Conducting new employee orientations to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefit plans and enrollment provisions.
• Resolving employee complaints related to health and welfare plans, referring difficult or very complex complaints to manager as needed.
• Acting as a liaison between employees and insurance providers to resolve benefits-related problems and ensure effective utilization of plans and positive employee relations.
• Providing customer service support to internal and external customers.
• Developing, recommending and implementing new benefits programs.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable government regulations and ensuring timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
• Coordinating daily benefits processing, handling enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability etc.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in human resources.
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize important projects.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to write clear, concise, and detailed reports.
• A welcoming and approachable demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills.
• A strong understanding of insurance administration and the ability to manage multiple insurance plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

A bit about us

We are currently seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and motivated individual for the role of Permanent Benefits Coordinator. This exciting opportunity resides within our Human Resource division. The successful candidate will be a key player in managing and overseeing our company's employee benefits programs. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about providing exceptional service to employees.

Why join us?

Join our team and enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and a supportive work environment. If you have a passion for people, a commitment to service, and a desire to improve lives, we’d love to hear from you!