HR/Benefits Administrator

JOB SUMMARY

The HR/Benefits Administrator is responsible for supporting the human resources function with a primary focus on employee benefits administration, HR compliance and employee data management. This role serves as a point of contact for employees regarding benefits, HR policies and processes, ensuring accurate and timely administration while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Able to meet the physical demands of the position according to the Physical Demands Analysis

- Assist with day-to-day HR operations

- Keep abreast of changes in HR law to continue to maintain compliance

- Assist with the coordination and development of HR training to employees on company programs, labor relations, State and Federal law, etc.

- Administer employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans and leave of absences programs

- Serve as primary contact for employees regarding benefits-related questions, claims issues and plan coverage

- Coordinate open enrollment, benefits communications and employee education sessions as well as distribute materials

- Responsible for various Human Resource programs (i.e., employee assistance program, implementation of new programs, etc.)

- Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire orientation, benefits enrollment and exit benefits coordination

- Support payroll with benefits-related deductions, adjustments and

- Maintain and protect the privacy of employee personnel records, including compensation information

- Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan administration

- Other assignments and projects

- Regular and predictable attendance

- Travel between mine sites

- Willingness to take on extra responsibilities

- Comply with company drug and alcohol policy

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

- Recommend strategies to motivate employees

- Respond to Department of Labor pertaining to unemployment information requests

- Knowledge of technology to support HR activities, i.e., Paychex, ADP, etc., including computer skills that include knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications

- Versatility, flexibility and good priority assessment; detail and deadline oriented

- Listen to employee complaints and seek solutions

$55,000 - $70,000 / annual