Human Resource Coordinator

Overview

This position is the Human Resources Coordinator in the Administration Department, within the Human Resources Office. It is an hourly, classified role (Job Code: HRCO) located at 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901. The payroll, leave, and benefits coordinator is a key member of the HR team, responsible for the accurate and timely administration of payroll, employee benefits, and various leave of absence programs.

The role ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws and serves as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to pay, benefits enrollment, and leave policies. This position reports directly to the Human Resources Administrator and Human Resources Director.

• Process payroll for all employees, managing all deductions and with holdings.
• Prepare W-2s and all payroll-related tax documents.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee pay inquiries.
• Manage day-to-day administration of all employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, life insurance, 457(b) plans).
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations; liaise with benefits providers to resolve issues.
• Coordinate and communicate annual open enrollment periods.
• Administer all leave programs, including FMLA, state-specific leaves, short-term disability, and military leave.
• Educate employees on leave policies and the application process; manage leave requests from start to finish and track status and return-to-work dates.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state leave regulations; maintain confidential employee records related to benefits and leave.
• Stay up to date on changes in federal, state, and local laws affecting benefits and leave; prepare and submit required reports to government agencies and benefits providers.
• Assist with internal and external audits.

• Minimum
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  Bachelor s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Benefits and Leave Administration Certification is preferred; proven experience in benefits and/or leave administration is essential.
• Knowledge of HRIS and payroll software.

The job is primarily sedentary; occasional standing, walking between work areas, and lifting objects up to 25 pounds may be required. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and communication abilities for in-person, group, and telephone interactions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Class Description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Kent County Levy Court and an employee and is subject to change by the County as its needs change. This page is part of the job posting;
Rev.:01/15/2026.