Remote Benefits Coordinator – Open Enrollment (Contract)

CAI; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CAI is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to join our Payroll & Benefits team on a contract, remote basis. You will support Open Enrollment materials, coordinate information across HR, payroll, carriers, and stakeholders, and assist with wellness reporting.

You'll handle routine employee benefits questions, help with system testing in Workday or other HRIS, and provide admin support throughout the OE cycle, ensuring accuracy and timely communications.

Qualifications

• Prior administrative or coordinator experience, preferably within HR, benefits, or payroll.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling confidential employee data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain benefits information clearly to employees.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities during a high‑volume period.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Willingness to learn payroll regulations, wage and hour basics, and company policy.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain Open Enrollment documents and communications (guides, FAQs, plan summaries, forms) so content stays accurate and consistent across all versions
• Coordinate information and materials across HR, Payroll, carriers, and other stakeholders to keep Open Enrollment activities on schedule
• Serve as a first point of contact for routine employee benefits questions, and elevate more complex or sensitive issues to the Benefits Specialist
• Support Open Enrollment system testing, including verifying plan setup, rates, and employee‑facing displays in Workday (or the applicable HRIS)
• Assist with wellness program reporting, including tracking participation data and compiling summary reports
• Provide general administrative support to the Payroll & Benefits team as needed throughout the Open Enrollment cycle

Skills

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

MS Excel

MS Word

HR/payroll familiarity

Willingness to learn payroll regs

Tools

Workday

Job description

CAI is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to join our Payroll & Benefits team on a contract, remote basis. You will support Open Enrollment materials, coordinate information across HR, payroll, carriers, and stakeholders, and assist with wellness reporting.

You'll handle routine employee benefits questions, help with system testing in Workday or other HRIS, and provide admin support throughout the OE cycle, ensuring accuracy and timely communications.