HR Benefits Coordinator, full-time

Valley View's Human Resources team is seeking a full-time Benefits Coordinator to assist with the day-to-day operations of employee benefit management.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

• Works collaboratively with the Human Resources Director to coordinate all benefit programs.
• Functions as a liaison between employees and benefit vendors in answering employee questions and problem resolution.
• Assists in the annual open enrollment process and works with new hires ensuring all necessary paperwork is received for benefit enrollment.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Administers all aspects of the various benefit programs including:  health, dental, vision, pharmacy, life insurance, long term disability, short term disability, and retirement plans.
• Coordinates the Flexible Spending (FSA) plan and keeps updated on FSA laws.
• Assists employees with Leaves of Absence, including FMLA.
• Assists Human Resources Manager with employee benefit planning and special projects.
• Analyzes and uses good judgment in working with employee complaints, questions and problems.  Refers to HR Manager or HR Director as appropriate.
• Provides daily assistance and answers regarding department programs and policies and procedures.
• Provides department coverage for telephone and walk-in traffic.
• Presents benefits package and enrollment process to new employees as part of new employee orientation.
• Demonstrates a positive working environment, even under difficult circumstances.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or previous Human Resources experience, with an emphasis on benefits (highly preferred).
• Ability to exercise considerable initiative and judgment is required.
• Must possess the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented and customer-service driven.
• Must possess knowledge and understanding of benefit policies, along with problem-solving skills.
• Experience with health benefits is highly preferred.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred.

BENEFITS

Valley View offers a comprehensive benefit package that supports our employees' physical, emotional and financial health. 

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off accrual
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(a) and 403(b) retirement plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Air Ambulance Membership
• Employee discount on Valley View Services
• Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes