What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Coordinator - Benefits Administration Focus position at Ace Mart Restaurant Supply?
Job Title: HR Coordinator – Benefits Administration Focus
Reports to: Vice President of People Strategy and HR
Classification: Hourly / Non-Exempt
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced HR Coordinator with a focus on benefits administration and training administration to join our HR team. This role will primarily support benefits administration, ensuring that associates understand and maximize their benefits. The HR Coordinator will also assist with key HR functions such as onboarding, assigning training, and compliance auditing. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, service-driven HR professional to make a meaningful impact on associate experience within a growing organization.
Key Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits/Leave Administration:
- Oversee day-to-day benefits and leave of absences tasks, including enrollment, changes, LOA records and compliance, and terminations for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k), and other company provided benefits.
- Act as the primary contact for associate benefits inquiries, leave of absence (LOA) request, and assist with annual open enrollment.
- Manage benefits provider relations, ensure compliance reporting, track and monitor leave statuses, and maintain accurate HRIS records.
HR Coordination and Associate Support:
- Support new hire onboarding, ensuring proper benefits enrollment and policy communication.
- Assist with training initiatives, associate changes, and HR documentation processing.
- Respond to associate inquiries related to payroll, time-off policies, and wellness initiatives.
Compliance and Documentation:
- Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations such as ERISA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
- Assist with preparing HR compliance documents and maintaining associate handbooks.
- Maintain organized, up-to-date records in the HRIS for data integrity and compliance.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Experience: 3–5 years of HR experience with a focus on benefits administration.
- Skills:
o Strong understanding of Benefits/leave Administration
o Proficient with HRIS
o Detailed Oriented
o Basic knowledge of Federal and State Employment Laws
Job Type: Full-time
