Palm Beach State College · 6 hours ago
Benefits Coordinator
Lake Worth, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expPalm Beach State College is a community-focused institution dedicated to developing talent for the workforce. The Benefits Coordinator will administer and coordinate employee benefit plans, deliver training, and ensure compliance with various regulations while serving as a liaison between employees and benefit providers.
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Responsibilities
Administers employee benefit enrollments and changes. Validates dependents and qualifying events. Collaborates with other departments regarding benefit enrollments, changes and integrations in Workday
Develops and facilitates presentations across all campuses regarding benefit policies, procedures, plans, guidelines, to enhance supervisor and employee knowledge, including but not limited to, new hire orientation, and training
Administers workers compensation including claims filing, initial referral to medical services, and acts as intermediary between employees and the carrier. Reviews work restrictions for accommodation scenarios
Coordinates College and Florida Retirement System plans including orientation, workshops, employee selection, audits and validation, DROP participation, reports, leave, and separation processing
Administers leave, communicating with employees, supervisors, and payroll to ensure compliance with documentation, reporting and utilization of leave benefits and status
Serves as a liaison between participants, retirees, State agencies, and third-party vendors to resolve contested claims, service issues, reporting and eligibility matters
Serves as primary contact for assigned benefit perks and ancillary plans. Works with vendors and departments procuring contracts and ensuring provisions are met
Conducts audits of all benefit and retirement processes and reports. Coordinates and resolves any related issues
Assists in the planning, development, coordination, testing, and maintenance of benefit system changes and implementation, including development of technical procedures, testing scenarios and requirements relating to benefit programs and systems
Maintains legal compliance regarding benefits including, but not limited to, ERISA, FMLA, USERRA, PPACA, GINA, Section 125 and COBRA
Develops, implements and monitors standards for the privacy requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and adherence to health information in compliance with featured and State laws and the college’s privacy practices. Full access to protected health information (PHI)
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Four years of experience in human resources to include a minimum of two years of employee benefits administration
Health, vision, dental, life, disability, leave, HIPAA, FMLA, and COBRA laws and regulations
A variety of insurance and retiree benefit programs, contract compliance, claims processing and resolution
Microsoft Office Professional or similar application including advanced Excel experience
Delivering a high level of customer service
Attention to detail and performing with a high degree of accuracy
Fact finding and analyzing relevant information to solve problems
Managing and resolving conflict in a positive manner
Strategic thinking including effective planning, setting goals, monitoring progress, tracking changes and results, and making appropriate adjustments based on circumstances and context
Organize and prioritize multiple, competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness to meet deadlines
Exercise independent judgment and discretion utilizing company policies and procedures
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing on a regular basis with internal and external customers, build relationships, manage customer expectations and take responsibility for a high level of service
Analyzing, creating, and comparing data. Process complex problems encountered using knowledge acquired through training and experience
Develop and deliver presentations containing complex concepts and information in a manner easily understood by culturally diverse groups with varying backgrounds and education levels
Regular physical attendance required
Notary Certification within six months of hire
Preferred
CEBS, CBP, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
Workday experience
Benefits
Tuition fee waiver at PBSC
Tuition reimbursement
Degree recognition award
Educational leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life insurance
Parental leave
Vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Spring and winter breaks offering additional paid time off
Potential remote or hybrid opportunities
Wellness programs
Apps related to stress management
Nutrition
Meditation
Leadership programs
Professional learning workshops
State retirement plan options
Voluntary 403(b) and 457 plans
Company
Palm Beach State College
Palm Beach State College is a school in Lake Worth.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.95MKey Investors
Lowe's FoundationU.S. Department of LaborU.S. Department of Education
2025-07-18Grant
2024-04-29Grant
2023-01-20Grant· $0.95M
Leadership Team
David Rutherford, CFRE
CEO, The Foundation for Palm Beach State College
Angela Harrington
Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer
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