Benefits Coordinator

Under the direction of the Manager, Benefits Operations & Compliance, Benefits Coordinator will be primarily responsible for Benefits day-to-day activities, completing new hire enrollments, transfers, promotions and other benefit life event changes in Workday. Duties will also include other administrative tasks consisting of auditing data accuracy and completeness of benefits data in Workday. May assist with 401k duties for hardship withdrawals and loan requests or defaults for Manager approval. Works with Sr Benefits Analyst on health and welfare and 401(k) projects and may be required to explain plan provisions to employees.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews, audits and approves new hires, transfers, promotions, life events, rehire CORE, Workday inbox/cases and other eligibility approvals in Workday. Research and resolve open items, e.g. coverage level audits; follow up with participants or vendor to close open items. Primary – Phone coverage and walk-ins
• Processes court orders (QMSCO); death claims and ad-hoc employee termination requests from HRIS. Process and update NYL EOI. Complete the Medicare form. Create and handle the loss of coverage letter to Team Members.
• Workday audits for missing dependent documentation; social security numbers, updates BAR, and other pertinent data in the Workday benefits system. Following up with participants to close open items.
• Works with Sr Benefits Analyst to complete 401k loan defaults; gathering information for identified corrections; coordinates correction with record-keeper and payroll.
• Assists in preparing and updating benefits materials for employees, e.g. Total Rewards At A Glance (TRAAG), Benefits Guide.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.
  
  

Educational, Experience And Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of prior benefits administration experience required.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (ksa)

• Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge and understanding of all aspects of benefit plan administration, policies and procedures best practices, and the ability to effectively interpret, apply and communication such information appropriately.
• Prior experience with Workday is strongly preferred.
• Experience in HCM implementations related to automated benefits administration including benefit rule configuration, testing, integrations, benefit workflow and data processes preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a fast-paced, complex environment with shifting priorities while executing the benefits strategy.
• Highly proficient in utilizing the Microsoft Office suite of products and HRIS systems and software.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
  
  

Required Licenses, Certifications And Registrations

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
• A qualified candidate/employee must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the company’s insurance carrier.
  
  

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions – Environment

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting.
• Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.
• Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other
• office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.
• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings,
• via videoconference and over the telephone.
• Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility.
• Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.
• Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.
• The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, including secondhand smoke.
  
  

Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.

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