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Job Purpose
The Benefits Coordinator is responsible for the administration and coordination of employee benefit programs, including health insurance, dental and vision plans, life insurance, disability and retirement savings plans. This role ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations, supports employees in understanding and utilizing their benefits, and collaborates with vendors and internal teams to maintain efficient and effective benefit operations. The coordinator plays a key role in enhancing employee satisfaction and retention through accurate, timely, and customer-focused benefit services.
Key Job Elements
- Assist with administration of all benefit plans
- Collaborate with vendors to ensure effective benefit administration
- Investigate, analyze, and resolve benefit inquiries and concerns
- Assist with maintenance and testing in benefits platform (bswift)
- Perform benefit audits and data analysis to ensure data integrity
- Ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance with Federal and State laws, including HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ACA, and other applicable mandates
- Support coordination and processing of annual Open Enrollment
- Assist with the preparation, testing and maintenance of electronic data integration (EDI) files
- Partner with internal IT to support any new or updated data integration
- Support review of weekly electronic file feedback and confirmations
- Prepare, review, and distribute benefit related communications and notices
- Educate employees and fellow HR representatives through creating materials, one-on-one support and presentations
- Partner with Payroll team on proper benefits deduction amounts and related changes
Education / Training
High School Diploma required. Some college, Human Resources or related field of study preferred.
Qualifications And Experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in employee benefits administration or a related HR functionStrong ability to multi-taskStrong computer skills to include Microsoft ExcelStrong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all levelsSound judgement and confidentialityEssential and Physical Activities Functions
Strength – Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Occasional standing and walking. Heavy lifting is rare but may be requiredMotion – Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand / eye coordination associated with office communications. May require bending, lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, walking, etc. in cases where safety investigations require themVision / Hearing Requirements – Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearingWork Environment – Work in temperature-controlled environmentEmotional Demands – Responsible for audits and reporting. Requires interpersonal skills and communicationSafety – Position required to follow all safety guidelines and requirementsBenefits
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.
Competitive Salary401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / Disability InsuranceSupplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed moneyFlexible Spending AccountsPaid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Time-Off (PTO)Employee Assistance PlanEducation Assistance ProgramEmployee Recognition ProgramsSite specific Production and Incentive PlansSite specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment PlansSite Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus ProgramsBenefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time / part-time and regular / temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefitsSubject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with DisabilitiesJob Category
Human Resources
Location
Albertville, AL (PRSC Corp HQ) - 001
Seniority Level
Entry levelEmployment Type
Full-timeJob Function
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