Benefits Coordinator

Responsible for assisting with the administration of employee benefit programs, including coordinating enrollment activities, resolving insurance-related issues, processing benefit invoices, maintaining accurate records, administering leave, and completing unemployment claims. Ensures benefit-related changes and documentation remain current and compliant with applicable Human Resources regulations. Provides administrative support for other HR functions as needed. 

• →Coordinates and facilitates the enrollment process for eligible employees in company-provided benefits, including health, dental, vision, COBRA, disability, and life insurance.  
• →Serves as a liaison between employees, third-party administrators (TPAs), insurance carriers, and the Company’s benefits broker.  
• →Administers enrollment periods, including employee communications, required mailings, and oversight of participant and applicant eligibility.  
• →Maintains communication with employees and management to ensure benefit, pay, and employment records are current and accurate for new hires, active employees, and terminated employees.  
• →Establishes positive employee relations by responding to questions, providing assistance, explaining benefits and policies, and treating each person with dignity and respect.  
• →Maintains personnel and benefit-related records to ensure appropriate documentation and a clear record of all transactions.
• →Processes benefit invoices, submits required reports, and coordinates benefit payments accurately and on time.
• →Serves as a primary contact for hiring managers regarding new-hire paperwork requirements.  
• →Completes new-employee data entry and maintains personnel, medical/insurance, and 401(k) files.  
• →Assists with assigned departmental projects and administrative work.  
• →Maintains employment eligibility documentation and Form I-9 files.
• →Administers Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) processes, including documenting and tracking eligible leave and benefit payments. 
• →Completes and responds to unemployment claims, including gathering and submitting supporting documentation, coordinating with managers to verify separation details, responding to requests for additional information, participating in unemployment hearings as needed, and maintaining accurate claim records. 
• →Performs other duties as assigned.   
   

• Occasionally lifts and moves office materials and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.  
• Requires hand and finger dexterity for frequent keyboard and computer use.  

Performs duties in an inside administrative office environment.

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Boot Voucher
• Company Provided PPE
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

R. J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace. R. J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing, which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R. J. Corman a safe and drug-free company.