Benefits Coordinator

The Verland Foundation Inc.; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA

Dependent Care FSA

403(b) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

The Verland Foundation Inc. in Sewickley, Pennsylvania seeks a Benefits Coordinator to administer and support employee benefits programs including health, retirement, and leave policies. You will ensure regulatory compliance, educate staff on benefits options, and maintain accurate records.

You will partner with providers, manage open enrollment, assist with inquiries, and help resolve issues while promoting comprehensive benefits and wellbeing for all employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of experience in HR, benefits administration, or related field
• Knowledge of benefits programs and applicable laws/regulations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Excel)

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and other perks
• Manage employee leave requests and related processes (FMLA, etc.)
• Assist employees with benefits questions and general support
• Maintain accurate employee benefits records and documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (ACA, COBRA, FMLA)
• Coordinate with insurance providers and vendors to resolve issues
• Prepare and distribute benefits communications and announcements
• Support open enrollment processes and benefits education sessions
• Audit benefits billing and invoices for accuracy
• Administer leave programs (FMLA, STD, LTD, Workers’ Compensation)

Skills

HR Experience

Benefits Administration

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits Coordinator

The Verland Foundation Inc. Sewickley, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

The Benefits Coordinator is responsible for administering employee benefits programs such as health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and leave policies. This role ensures employees understand their benefits options, remain compliant with regulations, and receive accurate support for benefits-related matters.

Contributions:

• Assist with administering employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and other perks
• Manage employee leave requests and associated processes surrounding employee leave programming
• Assist employees with benefits questions and general support
• Maintain accurate employee benefits records and documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ACA, COBRA, FMLA)
• Work with insurance providers and vendors to resolve issues and improve service
• Prepare and distribute benefits communications, materials, and announcements
• Support open enrollment processes and benefit education sessions
• Audit benefits billing and invoices for accuracy
• Administrators leave programs-FMLA, STD, LTD, Worker’s Compensation

Exceptional Benefits:

Minimum of 30 hours worked, and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health (UPMC), Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 403b – Traditional and Roth with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
• Competitive PTO Plan
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of experience in HR, benefits administration, or related field
• Knowledge of benefits programs and applicable laws/regulations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Verland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.