Benefits Coordinator

Remote | Contract | $25–$30/hour | Must be available to work EST hours

Our client is a well-established local nonprofit organization focused on making a positive impact in the community. They are looking for a Benefits Coordinator who enjoys helping employees and providing strong customer service.

• Mission-driven nonprofit organization

• Remote contract opportunity

• Employee-focused environment

• Opportunity to support employees with benefits and leave administration

• Must be available to work Eastern Standard Time hours

The Benefits Coordinator will support the day-to-day administration of employee benefits, with a primary focus on open enrollment and leave administration. This role will serve as a resource for employees, answering questions and helping them navigate their benefits and leave programs. The ideal candidate will have previous benefits experience and be comfortable working directly with employees.

• Coordinate the annual open enrollment process, including employee communications, enrollment changes, and follow-up.

• Administer employee leaves, including tracking leave balances, documentation, and applicable deadlines.

• The Benefits Coordinator will serve as a primary point of contact for employees with questions regarding benefits and leave programs.

• Assist employees with benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, and coverage changes.

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee benefits and leave records.

• Work with benefits providers and internal departments to resolve enrollment and coverage issues.

• The Benefits Coordinator will enter and maintain benefits information within Paylocity.

• Assist with benefit-related reporting, reconciliations, and special projects as needed.

• Provide friendly, responsive customer service to employees and ensure questions and concerns are addressed promptly.

• Previous experience in employee benefits administration preferred.

• Experience with open enrollment and/or leave administration strongly preferred.

• Experience with Paylocity is a plus, but not required.

• Strong customer service and communication skills.

• Comfortable working directly with employees and answering benefits-related questions.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidential information.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Must be willing and available to work Eastern Time hours.
  
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  2026