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Human Resources (HR) Coordinator
<p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Contract-to-Hire</p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Benefits Coordinator</strong> to join a Human Resources team in a contract-to-hire opportunity. The primary focus of this position is <strong>employee benefits administration and leave of absence support</strong>, with a particular emphasis on <strong>FMLA</strong>.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have hands-on Benefits and HR experience, strong customer service skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to confidently serve as a first point of contact for employees, candidates, and visitors.</p><p>What You’ll Do</p><p><strong>Benefits &amp; Leave Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Support the Benefits team with day-to-day benefits administration and employee questions.</li><li>Process benefits enrollments, changes, terminations, and other benefits transactions.</li><li>Assist employees with new hire benefits enrollment and annual open enrollment.</li><li>Provide guidance regarding benefits eligibility, plan options, and enrollment processes.</li><li>Support leave of absence administration, including <strong>FMLA, medical, personal, and parental leave</strong>.</li><li>Track leave periods, maintain documentation, and coordinate with Payroll and other HR team members.</li><li>Maintain accurate and confidential employee benefits and leave records.</li><li>Work with benefits vendors, insurance carriers, and other partners to resolve employee issues.</li><li>Assist with benefits audits, billing reconciliation, reporting, and compliance-related activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Front Desk &amp; HR Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provide front desk coverage and warmly welcome employees, candidates, and visitors.</li><li>Answer incoming HR phone calls and direct questions to the appropriate HR team member.</li><li>Respond professionally to general HR questions and know when to escalate more complex matters.</li><li>Assist new hires with completing and collecting onboarding paperwork and benefits documentation.</li><li>Prepare new hire benefits packets and onboarding materials.</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources team as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Ideal Candidate</p><p>The ideal candidate is someone who can <strong>step in and immediately contribute to a Benefits team</strong>, particularly with benefits administration and FMLA/leave support. You should enjoy working with employees, be comfortable answering questions, know when to escalate an issue, and take pride in providing accurate and friendly service</p>
<p><br></p><ul><li>Previous HR experience</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Tech-savvy with the ability to learn and navigate HR systems quickly</li><li>Strong communication skills and a professional, welcoming demeanor</li><li>Ability to work independently and take initiative</li><li>Experience supporting onboarding, compliance, and HR administrative processes</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with <strong>Banner</strong></li><li>Experience with <strong>Cornerstone</strong></li></ul><p>Benefits available to contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k)plan. Visit <u>roberthalf.gobenefits.net</u> for more information.</p>
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  • Sugar Grove, IL
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 26 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Contract-to-Hire</p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Benefits Coordinator</strong> to join a Human Resources team in a contract-to-hire opportunity. The primary focus of this position is <strong>employee benefits administration and leave of absence support</strong>, with a particular emphasis on <strong>FMLA</strong>.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have hands-on Benefits and HR experience, strong customer service skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to confidently serve as a first point of contact for employees, candidates, and visitors.</p><p>What You’ll Do</p><p><strong>Benefits &amp; Leave Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Support the Benefits team with day-to-day benefits administration and employee questions.</li><li>Process benefits enrollments, changes, terminations, and other benefits transactions.</li><li>Assist employees with new hire benefits enrollment and annual open enrollment.</li><li>Provide guidance regarding benefits eligibility, plan options, and enrollment processes.</li><li>Support leave of absence administration, including <strong>FMLA, medical, personal, and parental leave</strong>.</li><li>Track leave periods, maintain documentation, and coordinate with Payroll and other HR team members.</li><li>Maintain accurate and confidential employee benefits and leave records.</li><li>Work with benefits vendors, insurance carriers, and other partners to resolve employee issues.</li><li>Assist with benefits audits, billing reconciliation, reporting, and compliance-related activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Front Desk &amp; HR Support</strong></p><ul><li>Provide front desk coverage and warmly welcome employees, candidates, and visitors.</li><li>Answer incoming HR phone calls and direct questions to the appropriate HR team member.</li><li>Respond professionally to general HR questions and know when to escalate more complex matters.</li><li>Assist new hires with completing and collecting onboarding paperwork and benefits documentation.</li><li>Prepare new hire benefits packets and onboarding materials.</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources team as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Ideal Candidate</p><p>The ideal candidate is someone who can <strong>step in and immediately contribute to a Benefits team</strong>, particularly with benefits administration and FMLA/leave support. You should enjoy working with employees, be comfortable answering questions, know when to escalate an issue, and take pride in providing accurate and friendly service</p>
  • 2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

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