HR Coordinator: Benefits, Leaves & Safety Programs

City of Rochester Hills; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Rochester Hills is seeking a Human Resources professional to coordinate and perform key HR functions under the HR Director, including leave administration, benefits management, and Workers’ Compensation coordination, in compliance with city policies and laws.

This role emphasizes benefit enrollment, leave processing, safety program support, HRIS data maintenance, and reporting, with collaboration with carriers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support a high‑quality workforce

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• Four years (4) of progressively responsible HR-related work experience including benefit, payroll and/or leave administration.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the knowledge, skills and ability.
• Intermediate proficiency with general office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Internet and email.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform key HR functions including employee leave administration and benefits program administration.
• Manage benefit enrollment processes and communications with carriers, brokers and TPAs.
• Maintain HRIS data for payroll contributions, deductions and reporting; audit invoices.
• Administer retiree benefits and coordinate with pension and insurance carriers; support audits.
• Prepare mandated records and reports (e.g., ACA employer reports).
• Assist in safety program coordination and MIOSHA compliance; deliver trainings as needed.
• Support managers on leave approvals and interpret policies; escalate complex issues to HR Director.
• Draft HR policies and procedures; assist with vendor RFPs and contract terms.
• Attend meetings outside regular hours as required.

Skills

Benefit administration

Leave administration

HRIS data handling

Payroll coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

Excel

JD Edwards

Job description

City of Rochester Hills is seeking a Human Resources professional to coordinate and perform key HR functions under the HR Director, including leave administration, benefits management, and Workers’ Compensation coordination, in compliance with city policies and laws.

This role emphasizes benefit enrollment, leave processing, safety program support, HRIS data maintenance, and reporting, with collaboration with carriers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support a high‑quality workforce