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Human Resources Coordinator – Benefits

Division: Human Resources

Hours per week: Full time (35)

Salary:  $45,000 - $52,000, depending on qualifications

Position Available: Immediately

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

This human resources position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of group benefit programs (health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long term disability, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement plans, etc.). The employee assigned to this position ensures timely enrollment, termination, and changes to eligible benefits in accordance with CAL policy. In addition, the employee in this position must ensure that any approved changes in employee benefits are communicated to the employee and the benefit carrier in a timely manner. Successful fulfillment of this role will contribute to the motivation, morale, and retention of CAL staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process enrollment, changes, and terminations for all CAL sponsored benefit programs.

• Generate, retain, and review for accuracy, confirmation of enrollment with monthly premium and retroactive changes

• Process monthly payments to benefit providers and manage accounts

• Coordinate benefit setup and salary deductions with the Finance Office

• Update and maintain ADP HRIS database and ensure the accuracy of all benefit enrollments with new and changing information

• Generate reports from the employee database as requested

• Process, new hire, status change, and termination paperwork

• Respond to benefit inquiries from employees on plan provisions, benefit enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries

• Process and administer all leave of absence requests, disability paperwork including FMLA, disability, etc..
  
  

• Prepare and maintain monthly employee listings, new hire, and termination reports
  
  

• Provide necessary reports for allocation/billing changes
  
  
• Assist employees with benefit claim issues and plan changes
  
  
• Design and distribute materials for benefit orientations and open enrollment
  
  
• Manage CAL’s intranet front page
  
  
• Assists in coordinating social activities
  
  
• Other related activities as assigned by the Human Resources/Administrative Director

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field required. Three years of related experience preferred. PHR or CEBS professional designation preferred.

Experience:

• Outstanding customer service orientation with tact and diplomacy
  
  
• Strong organizational skills with a keen ability to prioritize and multi-task
  
  
• Excellent communicator (oral and written) including the desire to ask questions and learn from colleagues.
  
  
• Ability to adhere to and meet deadlines
  
  
• Experience in handling sensitive, confidential information
  
  
• Strong administrative and data management skills
  
  
• Ability to raise issues proactively and in a timely manner
  
  
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
  
  
• Working knowledge of DC and Federal FMLA, and COBRA laws
  
  
• Working knowledge of ADP Human Resource eXpert
  
  
• Computer (PC) proficiency and technical aptitude with  ability to competently use MS Office Suite

 

Responsibility and Decision-Making Authority

Determine proper course of action to resolve escalated customer service issues, and advise Human Resources Director. Interpret benefit plan policies, and CAL policies and procedures regarding benefits.

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CAL offers a comfortable work environment with competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. We are conveniently located two blocks from the Tenleytown/AU Metro Station on the Red Line.

The Center for Applied Linguistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, handicap, or any other reason not related to employment.

In accordance with INS regulations, all successful applicants will be required to show proof of their legal right to accept employment in the United States.

IF INTERESTED, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS
4646 40th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-1859
ATTN: Recruitment 10-01

Or respond by e-mail to: jobs@cal.org, Attn: Recruitment 10-01