What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Coordinator position at Dagen?
Higher education client is looking to add a benefits coordinator that will back up someone in payroll. Located in downtown Houston the first 35-45 day will be on-site for training and then will be a hybrid working schedule.
The Payroll/ Benefits Coordinator assists with payroll and benefits administration for the University.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Assists the payroll department with processing time and approvals.
- Assists with benefits enrollment, including health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, disability coverage, and other offerings.
- Answers employee questions and addresses concerns regarding payroll and benefits.
- Conducts training and information sessions to educate employees.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date employee benefit records.
- Processes payroll changes and benefits enrollment and change forms.
- Verifies insurance billing and reconciles statements with payroll deductions.
- Coordinates with insurance brokers, providers, and other vendors.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and University policies.
- Assists with reporting requirements.
- Coordinates with other departments on payroll and benefits-related matters.
- Assists with employee leave and absence management.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- 3-5 years of directly related experience with a company or university with 200 employees
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and related software is required.
- MS Office proficiency is required; PeopleSoft experience is a plus.
PHR, SPHR, SHRM Certification is a plus
