Part Time Benefits Coordinator

Part-Time Benefits Coordinator

SALARY: $23.00 per hour

OPENING DATE: 6/11/2026

CLOSING DATE: 7/2/2026 11:59 p.m.

UNIT: Unaffiliated (Part-Time)

DEPARTMENT: The Office of Human Resources

REPORTS TO: Senior Benefits Specialist

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Processes all employee tuition reimbursement and employee tuition waiver request forms and communicates approval and/or denial to employees and the corresponding departments.
2. Processes all employee eyeglass/hearing aids reimbursements and membership dues reimbursements.
3. Processes retiree supplemental Medigap health insurance premium fast pay forms for reimbursements.
4. Processes all benefits enrollment transactions for all College employees, including but not limited to, medical, prescription, dental, FSA, and other benefit plans. Reviews backup documentation and key benefit enrollments, terminations, and changes in multiple databases.
5. Reviews and utilizes documentation, such as benefit plan documents, College policies and procedures, employee handbooks, and collective bargaining agreements to ensure benefits transactions are recorded accurately.
6. Serves as a point of contact for employees on benefits-related inquiries and questions.
7. Coordinates the onboarding and separation of employee benefits, including meetings with employees to explain benefits options, eligibility, contributions, etc.
8. Assists with updating HR department’s webpages, forms, and other documentation as they relate specifically to employee benefits.
9. Supports NJ State Pension tracking and enrollment/termination actions.
10. Supports online and onsite benefits events.
11. Assists with general operational tasks for the department as needed.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate Degree
• Two (2) years of human resources experience
• Excellent customer service, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Strong time management skills with the ability to keep tasks organized and on track
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in completing work with minimal supervision
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) or Google Workspace
• Ability to handle confidential employee information professionally
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• HR/Benefits-related certificate
• Experience with HRIS (ADP workforce now) or benefits administration systems
• Knowledge/experience with NJ State retirement systems (ABP, PERS, PFRS etc.)
• Work experience in a higher education setting or in a union environment
• Knowledge of employee benefits, enrollment processes, and HR practices
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, and compliance topics

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

SCHEDULE: Part-time position, 20 hours per week, Flexible schedule, Monday – Friday during the department’s hours of operations

Not benefit eligible except for NJ Earned Sick Leave