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Benefits and Leave Coordinator

1/24/2026

The Benefits and Leave Coordinator administers employee benefit programs and manages all employee leaves. This includes conducting orientations, maintaining filing systems, and ensuring compliance with benefit regulations.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

201-500 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
The mission of Easterseals Tennessee is to make profound positive differences in the lives of people with disabilities as they learn, work, and play in their communities.
About the Role

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Benefits and Leave Coordinator is responsible for the administration of company benefits. This position will also be responsible for managing all employee leaves. This position may require traveling to job sites and other locations as needed.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Administer all employee benefit programs, to include 403(b) administration.
  • Conduct benefit orientations with new hires and conduct open enrollment meetings. Assisting staff with self-enrollment systems.
  • Maintain employee benefits filing system and ensure benefits are entered in a timely manner in the HRIS system.
  • Validate all monthly benefit billing statements. Ensuring accuracy and verifying against deductions.
  • Resolve administrative issues with the carriers and act as the point of contact with benefit vendors and brokers.
  • Ensure all aspects of benefit compliance are complete, including mailings and filings.
  • Communicate with COBRA vendor as needed.
  • Ensure 1095’s are correct and mailed within the required timeframe.
  • Assist the CCHRO with annual benefit renewals.
  • Administer all company leaves, including FMLA.
  • Track usage of all company leaves and ensure proper documentation is received.
  • Be the backup for the HR Coordinator for new hire orientation.
  • Be a FA/CPR certified trainer.
  • Assist other members of the Human Resources team as needed.
  • Other duties assigned by CCHRO.



WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a professional office environment on a normal basis. This position routinely uses standard office equipment. This position will require some travel to job sites within Tennessee.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires the employee to regularly talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.



Requirements

Education

Required: High School Diploma required.

Preferred: At least 2 years of college

Experience

  • Required: At least 3 years of benefits administrative experience.
  • Preferred: Clerical/administrative experience.


Licenses/certifications

  • Valid driver’s license & current automobile insurance


Competencies

  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR databases
  • Experience with benefits and leaves.
  • Ability to work independently, be effective under pressure and handle deadlines.
  • Ability to multi-task with good time management skills
  • Ability to learn new skills, including using computer programs
  • Have a passion for the mission of the company.



Key Skills
Benefits AdministrationLeave ManagementHRISComplianceCommunicationTime ManagementMulti-taskingTrainingMicrosoft OfficeClerical SkillsProblem SolvingDocumentationCustomer ServiceTeam CollaborationSelf-enrollment SystemsFMLA
Categories
Human ResourcesAdministrative
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