Benefits Coordinator: HR Benefits & Compliance Pro

Interstate Waste Services, Inc.; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services, Inc. is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to administer health, welfare and retirement programs, handling enrollments, leave management and employee inquiries. You will coordinate COBRA, maintain confidential records in Dayforce, and support communications and audits.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED with two years in benefits administration, proficiency in MS Office, and knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and FMLA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in employee benefits administration.
• Strong understanding of benefits programs and compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Dayforce preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and benefits documentation.
• Knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and FMLA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for employee benefits inquiries.
• Administer enrollment, status changes and terminations for health, welfare, and voluntary plans.
• Coordinate COBRA administration through HRIS and third-party vendor.
• Maintain confidential benefits records within Dayforce.
• Prepare benefits communications and enrollment materials.
• Assist with leave administration including FMLA and disability.
• Conduct audits of benefits data for accuracy and compliance.
• Support annual open enrollment planning and testing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Interstate Waste Services, Inc. is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to administer health, welfare and retirement programs, handling enrollments, leave management and employee inquiries. You will coordinate COBRA, maintain confidential records in Dayforce, and support communications and audits.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED with two years in benefits administration, proficiency in MS Office, and knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and FMLA.