Benefits Coordinator

PuzzleHR

. Develop and maintain relationships and communications with internal partners, clients, vendors, and client employees .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $49,310 - $71,690 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee onboarding and offboarding processes, client relationship management, and benefits administration. Proficient in utilizing payroll platforms and Microsoft Office Suite to enhance organizational efficiency and communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employee OnboardingPayroll And Benefits ExperienceClient Relationship ManagementMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyInterpersonal And Customer Service Skills

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Hard Skills

Benefits AdministrationClerical FunctionsBenefit AuditsSystem Design And ConfigurationOpen Enrollment AssistanceExperience With Benefits/Payroll PlatformsOnline Project Boards ExperienceTime ManagementAttention To DetailAdaptability To Change

Soft Skills

Verbal And Written Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility To Function Well In Fast-Paced EnvironmentsCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

Zoom PlatformMicrosoft Office SuiteSmartsheet

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree In Human Resources Or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Employee CorrespondenceClient SystemsThird-Party VendorsBrokersCarriers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain relationships and communications with internal partners, clients, vendors, and client employees
Facilitate employee onboarding, offboarding, new hire enrollments, terminations, and qualifying life event changes
Assist with open enrollment
Examine client systems, interface specifications, and operational needs to consult on practical system design and configuration
Conduct benefit audits
Perform necessary clerical functions
Implement solutions that positively impact the entire client organization
Assist or prepare client and employee correspondence as requested
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven verbal and written communications skills
Interpersonal and customer service skills
Adaptability to change in a growing organization
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience working with multiple benefits/payroll platforms
Experience working with clients, brokers, carriers, and third-party vendors
Excellent time management skills with ability to meet deadlines
Ability to function well in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment
Proficiency with Zoom platform and Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience (Associate degree or higher considered)
Three (3) plus years payroll and benefits experience required
Employee onboarding and offboarding experience preferred
Experience with online project boards preferred (Smartsheet)
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to move up to 15 pounds at times
Must be able to participate in video conferences/meetings