HR Benefits Administrator
Listed on 2026-07-29
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HR/Recruitment
HR Generalist / Talent Management, HRIS Specialist, Recruiter / Talent Acquisition, HR Manager
Overview
Join our Human Resources team, at the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel!
Why Human Resources
Are you passionate about making a difference? Our HR team is at the heart of building a thriving workplace culture. From talent acquisition to employee development, as our benefits admin you'll play a key role in helping employees with medical leave, workers compensation, and creating an environment where everyone can succeed. If you're driven, detail orientated, empathetic, and ready to make an impact, we want you to be part of our team!
Job Summary:
Position is responsible for performing accurate and timely administration of Xanterra benefits; processing time off requests (TORs) including Kronos administration, LOA/FMLA/ADA , Workers Compensation benefits, communication tracking, ensuring Cloud Suite HRIS data is accurate, generating timely reports; and auditing current practices and ensuring compliance.
The Details:
Position Type:
Full time,Year-Round.
Starting wage: $23.70 an Hour
Benefits and Perks:
- Free gym and pool access!
- Free train tickets!
- Comprehensive benefits package!
- Exclusive retail and dining discounts at GCR and other Xanterra properties!
- The adventure of a lifetime!
Responsibilities
- Fully understand and support Xanterra Mission Statement, Core Values and Culture Pillars.
- Tracks Time Off Request process in Cloud Suite and in Kronos. Provides timely and accurate processing and recordkeeping of all approved vacation/sick pay/bereavement/birthday/paid day off requests as submitted by the departments for employees.
- Assists managers and employees with information regarding eligibility for leave process, including personal and FMLA leave, STD and ADA process, guides employees through the application process. Reviews LOA/FMLA/ADA requests and makes recommendations to HR Manager and Director regarding approving/denying requests according to Company policy and property precedent. Maintains communication regarding expirations, late premium notices, LOA/FMLA/ADA and Workers Comp. Tracks LOA/FMLA/ADA’s and Workers Comp;
monitoring leave timelines and return to work statuses. - Ensures that HRIS system (Cloud Suite) is in alignment with Benefit Focus portal and Kronos. Assists employees with insurance coverage questions and billing inquiries.
- Handles inquiries, problems, claims, conversions, and insurance transfers from the corporate office, including company to company transfers and ensures entries of the benefit plans are accurate.
- Upon receipt of term information, compute any vacation payout and payment due or refund for insurance premiums for all separating employees, transfers, and those on Leave.
- Processes reports (Example:
Time Off Requests pay period end retro report for Accounting, Vacation/Sick Reconciliation reports, monthly Employee Reports, LOA/FMLA/ADA and Worker’s Comp reports, monitors reports for status changes, Insurance Count Report, Term reports, audit reports and historical reports) as scheduled and/or requested by Accounting, HR Manager or HR Director. - Participates in appropriate training to stay current with Cloud Suite, HRIS changes/updates. May provide training for HR staff as needed.
- Assists HR Manager/Director HR as needed with written action notices (WANs), annual reviews, investigations, and unemployment claims.
- Assists with auditing processes and compliance reporting as required (Example:
Core and IMP Reports from Corporate; budget reports and accurately and timely adding or dropping employee from applicable benefits, etc.) - Communicates with HR management staff and corporate benefits as appropriate on issues such as accuracy of audits, enrollments, ERISA compliance, coverage changes, and HRIS process changes.
- Communicates with agencies and employees seeking employment verifications by referring them to in verify portal. May assist employees with how to set up income key and at times may provide more details.
- Processes medical support orders according to policy under the direction of HR Manager or Director.
- Assists with scheduling, coordinating annual special events (example: health/wellness, open enrollment, related events, employee appreciation dinner, service awards banquet and employee…
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