Coordinator, Benefits, Human Resources Department, South Bend, IN

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting in administering and maintaining the Company’s Benefit programs. Functions as a liaison between vendors and employees. Advises employees on eligibility, coverage and other benefit matters. Compiles and maintains benefit records, documents, and prepares reports.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Responds to employees' questions and address any concerns they may have regarding the Company benefit programs, including health insurance, wellness program, retirement plans, and all benefit policies.
• Processes (k) enrollments and distribution, loan, and hardship requests.
• Responsible for the funding and payment of benefit program invoices.
• Oversees the administration of COBRA, Wellness Program, and the Flexible Spending Account.
• Assists in the administration of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Prepares and distributes regular benefits-related communications to employees via email and SharePoint site
• Processes and maintains accurate employee benefit files. Verifies information provided by employee is correct. Records enrollments, terminations, and make employee changes in the payroll system.
• Assists with the annual enrollment process, including preparing and distributing materials, conducting meetings, and answering employee questions
• Provides ongoing support for the HR and Benefits teams
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential requirement of the position.
• Responsible for the completion of all compliance training related to the position.
• Must understand all applicable laws and regulations that apply to the position and comply with the requirements.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

Three () to five () years of related experience preferred.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma / GED required. One () - three () years college preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel as needed for meetings, projects, seminars, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand and walk; use hands and fingers to operate keyboard and other office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop or kneel. The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to pounds.

EQUIPMENT

MS Office PC, fax, phone and standard office equipment