Temp to Perm
Benefits Coordinator
Posted on 29 October 25 by Megan Melcher
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- $ - $
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Job Description
Description: The Benefits Administrator oversees and manages all aspects of the district’s employee benefits programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent customer service. This role supports employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and questions, coordinates with vendors and payroll, and ensures timely processing of payments and reports.
Responsibilities/skills:
Qualifications:
Responsibilities/skills:
- Administer and manage health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
- Coordinate annual open enrollment and employee benefits communications.
- Reconcile monthly invoices and ensure accurate employee contributions.
- Serve as liaison between employees, insurance carriers, and third-party vendors.
- Oversee employee leave programs and benefit compliance reporting (ACA, Medicare notices, etc.).
- Analyze and recommend improvements to benefit policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance teams on budgeting, reporting, and system updates.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or five years of experience in benefits administration.
- Experience managing multiple benefits plans required.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; HRIS or benefits software experience preferred.
- Experience in education or large organization a plus.
- Ability to handle confidential information and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.