Friedman Williams
Benefits Coordinator Bridgewater NJ
Job ID: 19683
BENEFITS COORDINATOR
The Benefits Coordinator reports to the HR Director & Payroll Administrator. This position is responsible for maintaining all Firm benefits for all three offices. This is an information sensitive position with an emphasis on confidentiality.
Duties & Responsibilities
Maintain all aspects of benefits administration, with the following list as major duties, although this list is not a totally inclusive list.
- Coordinate with the HR Director and Payroll Administrator all dates for new hires for proper onboarding/orientation and terminations for proper exit procedures in all three offices.
- Responsible for timely insurance (medical/dental/vision/life; AD&D; long term disability, long term care; supplemental life; supplemental AD&D; AFLAC for NY; critical care accident; pet; 529 Plan and 401(k) enrollment (including employer contribution eligibility); and termination process for all employees.
- Review all insurance changes to semi-monthly payroll with Payroll Administrator (i.e., withholdings for new hires, terminations, employees on leave or who have a change in status; salary continuance; increases; garnishments; bonuses) for accuracy.
- Process short- and long-term disability claims and leaves of absence.
- Process workers’ compensation claims.
- Process unemployment claims.
- Conduct renewal process for all employee benefit plans.
- Update all open enrollment benefit materials for all three offices.
- Prepare EE0-1 Form for review and filing
- Oversee ACA maintenance and production of 1095-C
- Answer employee benefits questions; assist with resolution of issues or provide proper direction
- Communicate any policy updates/changes
- Participate in and promote wellness initiatives and encourage participation in all three offices
Skills
- Knowledge of all governmental compliance laws and regulations that affect employee benefits.
- Excellent general communication and writing skills required.
- Excel in a diverse, collaborative team environment.
- Multi-task and have exceptional time management, planning, and coordination skills.
- Understand and interpret company operations, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain a professional customer service-oriented attitude at all times.
- Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Payroll software, HRIS
- Ability to work and communicate with staff and attorneys
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, business administration and/or related field with at least five years’ experience in Benefits Administration.
Work Environment
- The employee will work closely with the Firm Administration, the HR Director, and Payroll Administrator. The employee will interact with all employees of the Firm.
Please email resumes to Jill Tomarken jtomarken@friedmanwilliams.com