Benefits Coordinator - Temporary Position

Bancroft; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bancroft is seeking a TEMP Benefits Coordinator to assist employees and managers with benefits eligibility, enrollment changes, and policy interpretation. The role supports Open Enrollment and coordinates with HR, payroll, and leadership to align total rewards and compensation-related activities.

Responsibilities include processing enrollments, addressing escalations with vendors, and ensuring compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and internal policies.

Qualifications

• 3 years of benefits administration experience or related field.
• High school degree accepted; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint or Google Apps equivalents.
• Teamwork and collaboration-oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and elevate issues.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Process benefits enrollments, changes, and annual Open Enrollment activities.
• Serve as a benefits resource for plan design, eligibility, and policy interpretation, ensuring COBRA/ HIPAA/ ERISA compliance.
• Coordinate with Payroll and HR on leave-related processes and documentation.
• Support compensation-related activities and assist with verification notices as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of federal and state leave laws and return-to-work requirements.
• Respond to inquiries via ticketing system, phone, and email.

Skills

Benefits administration

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Self-motivation

Proficient with MS Office/Google Apps

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

UKG or similar HRIS

Job description

Overview

Bancroft is looking for a TEMP Benefits Coordinator who serves as a resource to employees and managers regarding benefits eligibility, coverage options, compensation-related inquiries, and policy interpretation. This role is responsible for processing

employee benefit enrollments, changes, and supporting compensation-related activities, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, communication, and employee education. The Coordinator plays a key role in annual Open Enrollment activities. Additionally, this role provides administrative support for compensation programs and partners with HR, payroll, and leadership to ensure alignment across total rewards. also oversees and administers leave-related processes, contributing to the overall efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness of Leave Administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage benefits enrollment and issue resolution by collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders to address escalations, ensure accurate processing, and resolve complex eligibility, billing, and enrollment discrepancies.
• Serve as a resource on employee benefits for employees and managers on plan design, eligibility, coverage options, and policy interpretation, ensuring compliance with COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and internal policies.
• Serve as a resource for questions regarding benefits, compensation, policies, and programs; assist with communications, training sessions, and education for Open Enrollment, performance reviews, and other total rewards initiatives.
• Tracks and adjusts leave time for accrual and pay purposes; reports state leaves to the appropriate agencies.
• Interacts regularly with Payroll to ensure accurate documentation of timecards during LOAs and proper tracking of monthly leave hours.
• Validates compensation initiatives are being managed appropriately by program.
• Serves as liaison between internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintains current knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to leave management, including FMLA, ADA, disability benefits, workersʼ compensation, and return-to-work requirements.
• Assists with new hire enrollments and qualifying life events (QLEs).
• Prepares and completes employment verifications, medical support notices, Medicare support notices, and other verification requests as needed.
• Ensures proper triage and documentation of relevant materials to the TPA.
• Responds promptly and professionally to customer service inquiries via ticketing system, phone, and email.
• Documents and maintains administrative procedural materials for assigned benefits processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

High school degree accepted; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience

3 years of prior Benefits Administration experience or related field is required.

Special Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power point or Google App equivalent programs.

Teamwork and collaboration-orientated, with the ability to work independently.

Ability to manage multiple tasks, operate within tight deadlines, and elevate issues as necessary.

Self-motivated and results driven.

Experience with UKG or similar Human Resources Information Systems.

Valid driverʼs license required with no provisional restrictions.

Minimum 18 years of age required.

Salary range - $28.85 – $34.13

EEO Statement

Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace.We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world.One world. For everyone.We work with heart, respect and collaboration. We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators.Bring your authentic self to our team.

Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in itshiring and employment practices,so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color,religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.