Job Title: Coordinator, Benefits
Job Responsibilities:
The Coordinator, Benefits at the law firm is responsible for the administration of employee health, welfare, and retirement benefits. Working closely with the Benefits Manager, the role requires a strong customer-focused approach to provide guidance and assistance to all partners and employees regarding benefits. Key responsibilities include maintaining a robust knowledge of health and welfare benefits, responding to benefit-related questions and concerns, maintaining benefit information in the HR system, processing monthly health and welfare bill/claim reconciliations and payments, auditing benefit deduction reports in Workday, assisting with weekly vendor integrations, and resolving discrepancies. The coordinator also responds to general reporting requests, provides compliance support, and supports the administration of various employee benefit programs and initiatives. Additionally, the coordinator will work with the Benefits Manager and Benefits Specialist to coordinate all aspects of annual enrollment, maintain benefits information on the firm’s intranet, support the firm’s wellness committee, and assist with HR initiatives and special projects.
Education and Experience Information:
The position prefers candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and requires 1-3 years of experience in benefits, specifically in health and welfare. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are essential. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively. Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, data entry, and an aptitude for learning new programs and systems quickly are important qualifications. Experience with Workday is preferred. The role demands a highly organized individual with a high level of attention to detail, the ability to identify and analyze issues, recommend and implement solutions, and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints. Demonstrated ability to work, manage, and meet competing deadlines is crucial, as is integrity and good judgment when handling confidential information. The ability to remain professional throughout stressful situations and resolve problems with creativity, confidentiality, and tact is also required.
Salary Information:
While specific salary information is not provided, the law firm offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports employees, their health, and their families. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. The law firm provides financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full-time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys. Additionally, the firm offers a competitive paid time off plan, providing a minimum of 20 days off based on role and tenure, a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave for bonding with a newborn or adopted child(ren), and 11 firm holidays.
Legal Terminology and Compliance:
The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations. These regulations require the collection and recording of certain data and information, which will not be used to make any employment decisions and will be kept separate from applications. Self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. The law firm is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If assistance or accommodation is required to complete an application, applicants are encouraged to contact the provided email address with their contact information and a description of their accessibility issue. The law firm will make a determination on requests for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, the business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
