Benefits Coordinator

Position Title: Benefits Coordinator

Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00, occasional evenings and weekends

Summary:

The Benefits Coordinator position will be focused on areas of expertise, which may include health insurance, retirement processing, retirement plans, as well as absence management, workplace injuries, education benefits, and compliance.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Administer all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, FSA/DCSA/HSA, and 403(b) plans for multiple employee groups, including two collective bargaining agreements

• Oversee annual open enrollments for staff and faculty

• Field benefit-related questions including claim inquiries, plan changes, 403(b) hardship withdrawals, and tuition waiver requests

• Keep apprised of regulatory changes, including IRS, ERISA, and DOL, which impact plan design

• Administer, interpret, process, and track all leaves of absence, including FMLA, workers’ compensation, LTD, and Short Term Disability (STD).

• Plan and coordinate informational meetings/trainings regarding benefit plans

• Process with COBRA notices with third party vendor

• Process workers’ compensation and health/safety education efforts

• Provides advice and guidance to College employees, students, and retirees regarding benefits based on the benefit areas they support.

• Participates in the design and review of individual benefit plans and/or programs.

• Coordinates the preparation and implementation of communication and educational programs and materials

• Performs complex reconciliations of benefits-related data

• Researches and resolves complex, non-routine problems

• Participates in the development of new or revised benefits policy recommendations.

• Ensures compliance with various College and union (2) policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as applicable federal and state laws

• Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to identify, analyze, and solve data and/or procedural problems

• Process 1095’s with the HRIS system

• Assist with audits

• Must maintain a comprehensive understanding of all payroll cycles and procedures to provide seamless backup support for the Payroll department during peak periods or absences

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field of study and 1- 3 years of relevant work experience or equivalent experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software suite, especially Excel and Word

• Ability to clearly communicate, in both written and verbal correspondence, to a diverse audience

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and perform duties within the normal bounds of an office environment.

• Due to the collaborative nature of the team and the need for direct client/customer interaction, in-person attendance is an essential function of this position.

Desired Qualifications:

• CEBS, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred

• Demonstrated experience in enhancing benefit portfolios

• Experience creating and conducting benefit and retirement-related workshops

• Experience in a unionized setting

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, resume, job application (AC Application), and salary requirements to Christina Wright, at [email protected].

Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled

Adrian College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. If offered a position, the finalist must furnish proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. within three (3) days of commencing employment.

A private, co-educational college of liberal arts and sciences related to the United Methodist Church, Adrian College is a traditional four-year residential institution offering a focused undergraduate and graduate education. The College offers a multitude of majors and pre-professional programs including certifications, approximately 50 athletic teams, and multiple institutes dedicated to a diverse and personalized approach to education. Adrian College features state-of-the-art facilities, small class sizes and an innovative approach to the academic and personal growth of its students.

U.S. News & World Report has recognized and ranked Adrian College as a ‘Best Regional College for Undergraduate Teaching’ and ‘Most Innovative’. Adrian also received accolades as a “Best Value” school. The College landed on the list of Best Value schools in the Midwest region for multiple years running and has also been recognized as having ‘A Focus on Student Success’; a new section in college rankings. Adrian College is located in Southeast Michigan, about 45 minutes from Ann Arbor and Toledo.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person