Benefits Coordinator Jobs

How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At LLS, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our chapters, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our mission a reality: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job."

Responsible for day-to-day coordination and administration of all employee benefit plans, including medical, dental, flexible spending, 403(b) retirement, long and short-term disability, and life insurance plans. Supports the Benefits Director in all aspects of benefits strategy and delivery.

As a valued member of LLS, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.

While employees may be permitted to work remotely, travel to the assigned office, HUB or Satellite Offices may be required as determined by the employee’s manager and the employee’s Strategic Talent Partner.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Serves as first contact for employee questions regarding benefit plans, coverage, policies, procedures, and processes.
• Serves as the liaison between plan participants and the insurance carriers. Answers employee inquiries, troubleshoots, and escalates service issues as needed.
• Assists with compliance and plan audits.
• Supports and coordinates wellness programs.
• Special projects and other related duties as assigned.
• Keeps data eligibility and benefit data up to date in HRIS.
• Coordinates with the payroll department as needed for deductions, leave pay, etc.
• Ensures current benefit materials are posted to the intranet.
• Supports annual benefit plan open enrollment.
• Monitors and helps administer leave programs.
• Reconciliation and payment of invoices for health and welfare plans.
• Maintains plan records, data, and correspondence, and interacts with insurance plan carriers.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience working with HRIS software, preferably Ceridian Dayforce.
• 1-3 years human resources experience that included exposure to benefits.
• Certification such as CEBS, World at Work, SHRM preferred, or some coursework toward certificate

Position Requirements

• Ability to successfully juggle multiple priorities.
• Average salary range is $48k-$55K, open to further discussion based on geography.
• Understanding of benefit policies, and the ability to interpret and explain to staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in all applications of MS Office Suite, including excel.
• Highly professional demeanor with the ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent organizational skills.

LLS is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LLS seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call LLS home. LLS complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.