Leaves Coordinator

Position: Benefits & Leaves Coordinator
Join the MVT family!!! Mesilla Valley Transportation is hiring a Benefits & Leaves Coordinator in El Paso, TX!

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Benefits & Leaves Coordinator to support our growing HR team. This role will be responsible for managing company-wide leaves of absence-including FMLA and other types of protected and personal leave-while also supporting the administration and communication of employee benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leave of Absence Administration
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employees requesting or currently on leave.
  • Coordinate and process all types of leave, including FMLA, personal, medical, and other applicable leaves.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company leave policies.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation for all leave cases.
  • Track leave timelines, eligibility, and return-to-work dates, and communicate proactively with employees and managers.
• Benefits Support
  • Assist in the administration of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
  • Help with day-to-day benefits inquiries and troubleshoot employee issues related to enrollments, claims, or eligibility.
  • Support annual open enrollment planning and execution.
• Employee Communications
  • Draft and distribute clear, engaging communications related to benefits and leave, including guides, FAQs, emails, intranet content, and event promotions.
  • Collaborate with HR and internal communications teams to ensure messaging is consistent, accessible, and aligned with company tone and branding.
  • Maintain up-to-date resources and communication templates for benefits and leave processes.
• General HR Support
  • Maintain and update employee files and HRIS records related to leaves and benefits.
  • Generate reports and metrics related to leave trends and benefit participation.
  • Support HR projects and assist with compliance audits as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Human Resources, Benefits Administration, or Leaves Management.
• Working knowledge of FMLA and other leave-related regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to translate complex policies into easy-to-understand language.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Comfortable working with confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HRIS, benefits platforms, or leave tracking systems preferred.
• Experience in employee communications or marketing is a strong plus.

Mesilla Valley Transportation began in 1982 as a small independent fleet in the Southwest. In the late '80s, MVT went through a controlled growth spurt and began to encompass the 48 connected states and Canada.

Today, Mesilla Valley Transportation is one of the largest locally-owned Truck Load carriers in the U.S. We specialize in time-sensitive service between major manufacturing areas within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico borders.

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Company: MVT Services
Employement Type: Full-Time
Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 / hour (DOE)
Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Department: Benefits
Benefits: 401(k),Dental Insurance,Health Insurance,Health Savings Account,Life Insurance,Paid Time Off,Tuition Reimbursement,Vision insurance
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