Associate Benefits Coordinator

Schell Games is a highly talented group of artists, programmers, producers, and game designers led by game industry veteran Jesse Schell.  We're the largest full-service education and entertainment game development company in the United States.  Since 2002, we've worked with world-class clients and partners to create interactive experiences that engage and inspire players of all ages across all platforms.  Presently, we are focused on virtual reality, augmented reality, location-based experiences, and social games.

Do you like to work on innovative projects in a motivating, friendly atmosphere? Would you agree that games can engage and inspire?

If you answered "YES!" to both questions, you might be a fit for our studio!  

The most important thing to know about Schell Games’ HR department is first and foremost, we’re here to help. Whether that is helping employees grow professionally, finding their next colleague, or taking care of the benefits and payroll details, we want to eliminate obstacles that keep studio members from being their best creative selves.  When the studio as a whole is succeeding, it indicates we’re doing our jobs well!

Our top priority is people — you can’t have HR without the “Human” factor.  Each person makes up a part of the culture at Schell Games and each new hire is an addition to that culture.  Every decision we make — whether adding a new employee, benefit, training, or policy — has to be weighed in the perspective of benefiting not just one person, but improving the studio as a whole.

ASSOCIATE BENEFITS COORDINATOR POSITION (June 2025 - March 2026)

As the Associate Benefits Coordinator, you make up part of the HR Benefits Team.  You are expected to champion and embody studio culture to current and new Schell Gamers, displaying strong alignment with our core values, mission statement, and studio principles.

Functionally, you will assist employees with benefits enrollment and questions, assist the Benefits Manager with benefit notice compliance, maintain employee database and files, and provide additional support to other HR team members as necessary.

EXPECTATIONS OF ASSOCIATE LEVEL ROLES AT SCHELL GAMES:

Your craft knowledge allows you to immediately contribute to your teams. You are curious and eager to learn, clearly communicating with your colleagues and are open to feedback on how to improve. You show a commitment to grow and potential for excellence in your team responsibilities.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Assist with administering various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits
• Support benefits orientations and assist with benefits self-enrollment
• Maintain employee benefits filing systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction
• Assist employees with health, dental, life and other related benefit claims
• Prepare and set up meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company benefits and other related incentive programs. Ensure distribution of required employee notices
• Assist Benefits Manager in completing benefits reporting requirements
• Coordinate details pertaining to new-hire orientation and onboarding
• Assist with I-9 and E-verify for new employees

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be located in the Pittsburgh area for the role and expected to be in the office Tuesday-Thursday, with 3 extra WFH days per month
• Prolonged periods sitting or standing  at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws, and a willingness to keep up-to-date with changing legislation

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient with Google Suite or similar software
• Experience with HRIS system preferred
  

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: 

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in employee benefits administration
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and CEBS professional designations preferred
• Bachelor’s degree with coursework pertaining to Human Resources in lieu of work experience

DEI COMMITMENT:

Our studio is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment that ensures that all applicants and team members are treated with dignity and respect.  We will not tolerate any type of discrimination or harassment directed at any applicant or employee because of their sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, religion, age, disability, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran, family or parental status or any other protected group characteristic.  This equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Prohibiting discrimination and harassment is only one part of the equation. “Diversity makes us strong” is more than just something we say.  We value diversity in all forms because it is essential to our success, and we want every member of our team to feel their best creative self.  Our development environment and social culture are based on welcoming, respecting, and celebrating differences among our team members and our players.  We rely on each person to add their own unique skills and perspective to our culture.  Every member of our team is responsible for making the studio as inclusive and equitable as possible.

Candidate selected for this position will be subject to standard employment verification and criminal background check upon offer of contingent employment.

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