Benefits Coordinator: HRIS & Employee Benefits

City of Somerville; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual vacation

Medical insurance (GIC)

Dental coverage

Vision care

Long term disability

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

MBTA pass program

Free Blue Bikes membership

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

City of Somerville is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to support daily benefits administration for active, retiree, and city employees. You will manage enrollment, record maintenance, and communications with vendors and staff.

Responsibilities include COBRA administration, MBTA pass program, benefit calculations, and ensuring timely changes in HRIS and payroll systems. A strong focus on confidentiality and customer service is essential.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years’ experience with benefits administration and HRIS systems or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Proficient in Excel and related office software.

Responsibilities

• Communicates benefit changes to payroll and employees via HRIS system and via written correspondence.
• Track changes for new hires, leaves and terminations to ensure changes are processed and welcome emails are sent.
• Submit enrollments to benefit vendors for all eligibility changes via various mediums.
• Maintain employee files with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Respond to benefits inquiries and guide employees through completing benefits paperwork.
• Administer COBRA, MBTA pass program, and benefit calculations in HRIS.

Skills

Benefits administration

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

City of Somerville is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to support daily benefits administration for active, retiree, and city employees. You will manage enrollment, record maintenance, and communications with vendors and staff.

Responsibilities include COBRA administration, MBTA pass program, benefit calculations, and ensuring timely changes in HRIS and payroll systems. A strong focus on confidentiality and customer service is essential.