Coordinator, Human Resources and Benefits

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Job Summary

Overview

The Coordinator, Benefits is responsible for the administration of employee benefits for both Players and the League Office staff. 

Responsibilities

• Handle all benefit inquiries including providing an overview of the plan coverage, assist with claims processing and resolve benefit related issues


• Manage benefits administration for designated MLS team rosters including communicating general benefits information handling enrollment/trades/termination in a timely manner, and assisting players with benefits questions and issues that arise


• Maintain relationships with Team Administrators/Trainers to ensure timely enrollment of player benefits and overall player satisfaction with the benefit plans


• Confidentially administer employee data transactions including, but not limited to new hires, status changes, terminations, and leaves of absence administration in HCM and relevant benefit vendor systems


• Manage existing benefit vendor relations to ensure we are providing the best benefit services


• Manage onsite wellness programs (flu shots, annual physicals, wellness fair, etc.) for staff


• Timely reconcile and process payment of benefit related monthly invoices


• Liaise with the Payroll department to ensure benefit deductions are calculated and handled accurately


• Research and implement new benefit programs to offer to staff and players


• Conduct the benefits portion of the new hire orientations


• Assist with the administration of our Human Capital Management system, which includes handling data entry, running reports, conducting audits, and assisting with the maintenance and upgrades of the system


• Assist with planning and executing corporate outings, volunteer events and work celebrations


• Ensure company is compliant with all new federal, state and local regulations


• Work on ad-hoc Human Resources projects


• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree


• 3+ years of experience


• Experience with benefit plans, benefit enrollment and processing


• Experience working with a Human Capital Management system; prior experience with Workday would be a plus


• Detail-oriented with a critical degree of accuracy regarding data entry


• Ability to manage highly confidential material


• Superior organization, project management skills and attention to detail


• High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance


• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally


• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook


• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills


• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision


• Customer service oriented

Desired Skills

• Experience with benefit enrollment sites


• Experience with Canadian Benefits


• Knowledge of the Spanish Language (business proficiency)