HR Coordinator: Leave & Benefits Specialist

Waypoint; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance & AD&D

Critical Illness Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Waypoint in Sanford, Maine, seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to support leave administration, benefits, and safety programs in a small, mission-driven organization. The role emphasizes compliance with MaineCare standards and federal/state leave laws while maintaining accurate HR records and facilitating onboarding.

The successful candidate will manage FMLA/PFMLA, workers' compensation, benefits enrollment, and coordination with providers, with on-site responsibilities in a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of HR experience with exposure to leave management, benefits administration, and compliance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, changes, and inquiries.
• Coordinate and manage all employee leaves including FMLA, PFMLA, and other statutory/company-provided leaves.
• Serve as liaison with benefits providers to resolve employee issues in a timely and compliant manner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date personnel records and onboarding support.
• Assist with HRIS updates and employee background checks in line with MaineCare guidelines.
• Support HR initiatives, safety policies, and audits for HR compliance.

Skills

FMLA & PFMLA

Workers' compensation

Benefits administration

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Customer service

Confidentiality

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HRIS system

Job description

Waypoint in Sanford, Maine, seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to support leave administration, benefits, and safety programs in a small, mission-driven organization. The role emphasizes compliance with MaineCare standards and federal/state leave laws while maintaining accurate HR records and facilitating onboarding.

The successful candidate will manage FMLA/PFMLA, workers' compensation, benefits enrollment, and coordination with providers, with on-site responsibilities in a 40-hour workweek.