HR Coordinator: Leaves & Benefits Specialist

Waypoint; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D

Critical Illness and AccidentInsurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

EOE

Job summary

Waypoint is seeking an HR Coordinator to support leave administration (FMLA/PFMLA), benefits enrollment, and compliance across state and federal regulations in Maine. This role will serve as a primary contact for staff on leave, benefits, and safety policies while maintaining accurate HR records.

Responsibilities include processing workers' compensation matters, onboarding support, HRIS updates, and assisting with annual open enrollment and audits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FMLA, PFMLA, workers' compensation and benefits administration.
• Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and provide quality customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support leave administration including FMLA/PFMLA and other statutory leaves; communicate eligibility and forms.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment, changes, inquiries, and liaison with providers.
• Assist with onboarding, training coordination, and HRIS updates; maintain records.
• Process documentation for workers' compensation and safety compliance; assist with audits.
• Support recruiting backup and open enrollment activities; handle HR-related inquiries from staff.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and ensure compliance with MaineCare and state/federal laws.

Skills

FMLA PFMLA knowledge

Leave management

Benefits administration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer service

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Waypoint is seeking an HR Coordinator to support leave administration (FMLA/PFMLA), benefits enrollment, and compliance across state and federal regulations in Maine. This role will serve as a primary contact for staff on leave, benefits, and safety policies while maintaining accurate HR records.

Responsibilities include processing workers' compensation matters, onboarding support, HRIS updates, and assisting with annual open enrollment and audits.