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Benefits Coordinator
<p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>The Benefits Coordinator supports the administration of employee benefits programs and helps ensure employees receive timely and accurate information regarding available benefit options. This role assists with enrollments, changes, records management, vendor communication, and employee questions related to health, retirement, leave, and other benefit programs.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs</li><li>Support new hire benefits enrollment and employee benefit changes</li><li>Maintain accurate benefits records in HRIS and related systems</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding benefit plans, eligibility, and enrollment procedures</li><li>Coordinate with benefit vendors, brokers, and internal HR teams to resolve issues</li><li>Process benefits-related paperwork, including enrollments, terminations, and status changes</li><li>Help administer open enrollment activities and employee communications</li><li>Track leave of absence, COBRA, wellness, and retirement program documentation as applicable</li><li>Ensure benefits data is accurate for payroll processing and reporting</li><li>Support compliance with company policies and benefits regulations</li><li>Prepare reports and assist with audits related to benefits administration</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee and benefits information</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred</li><li>1+ years of HR, benefits administration, payroll, or related experience preferred</li><li>Strong attention to detail and data accuracy</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook</li><li>Experience with HRIS, benefits platforms, or payroll systems preferred</li><li>Ability to handle confidential information with discretion</li><li>Strong organizational and customer service skills</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Benefits administration</li><li>Employee records management</li><li>HRIS and data entry</li><li>Vendor coordination</li><li>Compliance support</li><li>Reporting and documentation</li><li>Problem-solving</li><li>Time management</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Oakland, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 29 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p>The Benefits Coordinator supports the administration of employee benefits programs and helps ensure employees receive timely and accurate information regarding available benefit options. This role assists with enrollments, changes, records management, vendor communication, and employee questions related to health, retirement, leave, and other benefit programs.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with the day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs</li><li>Support new hire benefits enrollment and employee benefit changes</li><li>Maintain accurate benefits records in HRIS and related systems</li><li>Respond to employee questions regarding benefit plans, eligibility, and enrollment procedures</li><li>Coordinate with benefit vendors, brokers, and internal HR teams to resolve issues</li><li>Process benefits-related paperwork, including enrollments, terminations, and status changes</li><li>Help administer open enrollment activities and employee communications</li><li>Track leave of absence, COBRA, wellness, and retirement program documentation as applicable</li><li>Ensure benefits data is accurate for payroll processing and reporting</li><li>Support compliance with company policies and benefits regulations</li><li>Prepare reports and assist with audits related to benefits administration</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee and benefits information</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

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