Benefits Coordinator

Desert Floral Importers
Carlsbad, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

The Benefits Coordinator is responsible for administering the company's employee benefits programs and providing exceptional customer service to employees regarding benefit plans. This position manages benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations; coordinates with insurance carriers, brokers, payroll, and third-party administrators; maintains accurate benefit records; and ensures compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.

What You Will Do

Administer various employee benefits programs, oversee new hire benefit enrollments, ensure timely eligibility determinations and enrollment processing, and assist employees with benefit claim issues.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years of benefits administration experience, knowledge of HIPAA, ACA, ERISA, and COBRA, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree required, bachelor’s preferred
  • 2–5 years of benefits administration experience
  • Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred)
  • Knowledge of HIPAA, ACA, ERISA, and COBRA
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Detail oriented, resourceful, and organized
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form and maintain positive relationships with employees and managers
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently
  • Able to work Monday to Friday and weekends during major floral holidays
  • Bilingual in Spanish
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