Benefits Coordinator: Streamlined Associate Support

Bealls, Inc.; Brandenton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bealls Inc. is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to manage associate benefits programs, including Health & Wellness and 401(k).

You will act as the primary resource for benefits eligibility, enrollment, coverage, and related processes, ensuring accurate records and timely support throughout the employee lifecycle. You will partner with the People Department, Payroll, carriers, and vendors to coordinate COBRA, open enrollment, and benefits audits, while maintaining confidentiality and a high level

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years administrative, benefits, human resources, payroll, or related experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and related business systems.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience supporting employee benefits administration, HR, Payroll, or related functions.
• Knowledge of COBRA, FMLA, leave, and benefits administration processes.
• Experience with HRIS, benefits administration systems, or carrier portals.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Bilingual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, and maintain benefit enrollment applications, eligibility changes, life event updates, and terminations.
• Coordinate benefit transactions with carriers and vendors.
• Maintain accurate benefit records and documentation.
• Process and distribute benefit-related correspondence and confirmations.
• Coordinate benefit-related identification and Associate discount card requests.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for associate benefit inquiries.
• Explain benefit plan information and enrollment processes clearly and accurately.
• Partner with the People Department and Payroll to resolve benefit-related issues.
• Support benefit communications and associate education initiatives.
• Coordinate COBRA notifications and related documentation.
• Assist with benefit audits, reporting requirements, and compliance activities.
• Support open enrollment planning, communication, and execution.
• Help ensure benefit programs are administered in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Assist with data entry, reporting, record maintenance, and administrative projects.
• Partner with Payroll to support accurate benefit deductions.
• Prepare reports and support departmental initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of associate and benefit information.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

AI-enabled productivity tools

Confidentiality

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS

Carrier portals

Job description

Bealls Inc. is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to manage associate benefits programs, including Health & Wellness and 401(k).

You will act as the primary resource for benefits eligibility, enrollment, coverage, and related processes, ensuring accurate records and timely support throughout the employee lifecycle. You will partner with the People Department, Payroll, carriers, and vendors to coordinate COBRA, open enrollment, and benefits audits, while maintaining confidentiality and a high level