FT Admin - HR Benefits Coordinator

Job Summary: The HR Benefits Coordinator serves as the primary resource for employees on all benefits-related matters, including health, retirement, and tuition waiver programs. This role manages employee benefits enrollments, changes, and cancellations, maintains HR systems and portal content, and ensures compliance with COBRA, ACA, FMLA, and other applicable laws and regulations. The Benefit Coordinator also supports payroll accuracy, administers leaves of absence and accommodations, and collaborates with the Purchasing Department to maintain employee discounts and perks. Additionally, the position develops and delivers benefit communications, orientations, and resources to keep employees informed and engaged. The Benefit Coordinator evaluates and recommends process improvements, resolves system issues, and cross-trains within the HR department to provide coverage and support as needed. In collaboration with the HR Director of Total Compensation, the role administers retirement benefits, provides guidance on retirement elections and applications, and facilitates retirement orientations. This position requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a commitment to ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant administration of employee benefits and related programs. Incumbents must have a demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately. This position is part of a four-person total compensation team with a two-person focus on benefits. An on-campus presence, 5 days/week is required. Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

Required Qualifications: Associate’s Degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Significant years of experience in employee benefits administration or an HR generalist role with benefits responsibilities. Demonstrated experience with employee benefits programs (i.e. wellness, medical, dental programs). Demonstrated experience using computer applications and office software (i.e., MS Excel, Outlook, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated human resources experience in higher education. Working knowledge of federal and state employment and benefits regulations, including COBRA, FMLA, ACA, and HIPAA. Demonstrated work experience in ADA accommodations, leaves of absence or similar. Demonstrated experience working in a unionized environment or familiarity with bargaining unit contracts.