Benefits Coordinator (Part-Time)

Graybar Electric Company; Chesterfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Graybar Electric Company is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to support Total Rewards programs, including health, retirement, and wellness initiatives. The role serves as a primary contact for employees, managers, and vendors, ensuring accurate data and timely communication.

Qualifications include 1–2 years in benefit coordination, knowledge of Workday/HRIS, and a four-year degree preferred. This is a part-time 20-hour-per-week, in-office position with a pay rate of $22.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience: Benefit coordination and customer service
• Four year degree preferred
• Knowledge of Workday and HRIS
• Knowledge of pensions and retirement programs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office Suite skills

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end administration of Total Rewards programs and related benefits.
• Serve as a primary contact for employees, managers, and vendors, resolving inquiries and guiding communications.
• Process vendor invoices, run reports in Excel, and reconcile discrepancies through payment.
• Maintain data integrity across HR systems and support process documentation and improvements.

Skills

Benefit coordination

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Adaptability

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

Are you ready? As a Benefits Coordinator, you will maintain related data and processes. The position goes beyond traditional health & welfare benefits to include retirement programs (pension, profit sharing), financial wellness offerings (student loan reimbursement), charitable giving initiatives, and other employee-centric rewards programs. Provide support and assistance to employees, former employees, retirees, surviving dependents, and their legal representatives and peers relating to all Company benefits and employee programs within the Total Rewards department.

In this role you will:

Support end-to-end administration of Total Rewards programs, charitable contributions, student loan reimbursement, and other employee benefit offerings. Serve as a primary point of contact for employees, managers, and vendors—responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and providing clear, timely communication across all levels of the organization. Partner with internal teams (HR, Payroll, Finance, IT) and external vendors to ensure seamless service delivery. Process vendor invoices by running reports, leveraging Excel, identifying discrepancies, and assisting in resolution through to payment. Maintain and audit system data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment across platforms. Create and maintain process documentation while identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance the employee experience. Contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen Total Rewards programs and operational efficiency. Support training, and knowledge sharing within the team; participate in quality assurance activities.

What you bring to the table:

• 1-2 years’ experience: Benefit coordination and customer service
• 2-3 years’ experience: prior company experience
• Four year degree preferred
• Knowledge of Workday and HRIS
• Knowledge of benefits including pensions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Microsoft Office Suite skills
• Research and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Work Shift and Hours:

Part-time, 20 hour per week, in office with a flexible schedule during normal business hours.

Compensation Details:

The expected pay rate for this position is $22.00 per hour.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business. We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team. Whether you are just starting your career or have years of experience, you will be proud to work for a thriving company with a solid foundation. Come see why Graybar is continually ranked as a top employer across the country.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Graybar, a Fortune 500 company, specializes in supply chain management services, and is a leading North American distributor of high quality components, equipment, and materials. We serve the construction market, the commercial, institutional, and government (CIG) market, and the industrial and utility markets. Graybar products and services support new construction, infrastructure updates, building renovation, facility maintenance, repair and operations, and original equipment manufacturing.