HR ASSISTANT/BENEFITS COORDINATOR

Description

We are seeking a dedicated HR Assistant/Benefit Coordinator to join the human resources division of MCHS. You will be responsible for overseeing and administering various employee benefits, including retirement savings, disability cover, life and health insurance.

To be successful as a HR Assistant/Benefits coordinator, you should be very knowledgeable about employee benefits and the various laws and regulations which apply to them. Top candidates will also have great communication skills in order to educate employees about their benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting employees with enrollment in benefits programs, such as health insurance and retirement savings.
• Conducting presentations and meetings to explain benefits to employees.
• Liaising with insurance and savings providers on behalf of employees and the company.
• Answering questions or concerns from employees about their benefits.
• Keeping employee benefits records up to date.
• Accounting the total cost to company of various benefits options.
• Assisting with payroll.
• Ensuring that the company's benefits policy complies with laws and regulations.
• Informing employees of any changes to their benefits.
• Support all internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
• Maintain digital and electronic records of employees.
• Serve as point of contact 
• Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks, and issuing employment contracts.
• Maintain calendars of the HR management team.
• Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation.
• Assist with performance management procedures.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas
• Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
• Process payroll and resolve any payroll errors.
• Complete termination paperwork and exit interviews.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience in employee benefits administration.
• Degree in human resources or related field preferred
• Prior work in human resources, with benefits experience.
• Familiarity with payroll and benefits software.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software including excel.