Benefits Operations and Leave Coordinator

Howden, A Chart Industries Company

. Support the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and other benefit offerings .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee benefits administration, compliance with federal and state regulations, and effective communication with employees regarding benefits and leave programs. Proficient in maintaining accurate HRIS data and enhancing employee experience through streamlined processes.

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Benefits AdministrationLeave AdministrationHRIS ExperienceCompliance KnowledgeCustomer Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Employee BenefitsLeave Of Absence ProgramsWorkers' CompensationData ReportingAttention To DetailFMLA KnowledgeADA KnowledgeACA KnowledgeERISA KnowledgeCOBRA Knowledge

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceAbility To Manage Competing PrioritiesDiscretion With Confidential Information

Tools & Technologies

HRISPayroll SystemsMicrosoft OfficeExcelWorkday

Industry Keywords

Compliance RequirementsEmployee GuidanceMulti-State Workers' CompensationBenefit Premium ProcessingVendor Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs, including health, wellness, retirement, and other benefit offerings
Respond to employee benefit inquiries with clear, accurate, and timely information
Maintain accurate benefits data in HRIS and related systems for reporting, compliance, and employee records
Support compliance with benefits regulations, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other requirements
Identify opportunities to streamline benefits processes, improve accuracy, and enhance employee experience
Administer employee leave of absence cases, including vendor-managed and in-house leaves, in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements
Serve as the primary employee contact throughout the leave lifecycle
Partner with payroll on deductions, benefit premium processing, and recovery of missed premiums
Support multi-state workers’ compensation compliance, including coverage requirements, injury reporting, and state-specific filing rules
Manage the annual workers’ compensation reconciliation audit by reviewing payroll data, validating classification codes and wage information, and ensuring accurate reporting
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
3+ years of experience in benefits administration, leave administration, HR operations, People Operations, or a related HR support function
Working knowledge of employee benefits, leave of absence programs, workers’ compensation, and related federal, state, and local compliance requirements
Familiarity with FMLA, ADA, ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and state paid leave programs
Experience working with HRIS, payroll systems, third-party administrators, carriers, vendors, or benefit brokers
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate employee data, documentation, and reporting
Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, timely, and supportive employee guidance
Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
Workday experience preferred