Coordinator, Benefits

Harford Community College has served as an anchor institution in Harford County since its inception in 1957. We are a mid-sized, comprehensive college committed to serving our community through high caliber educational offerings and cultural events.

HCC's mission of "Grow. Achieve. Inspire. Contribute." and our vision of continuously striving for satisfaction, completion, and success throughout the College community is demonstrated by our shared organizational values of Agency, Equity and Inclusion, Communication and Collaboration, Respect, and Innovation. Harford Community College is an Achieving the Dream institution, joining a network of higher education institutions and partners to enhance community college student opportunity, access, and success.

Our beautiful, 352-acre campus is conveniently located near Baltimore, MD; Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; and Wilmington, DE. We offer more than 80 affordable degree and certificate programs to nearly 2,000 full-time and 7,500 part-time students, as well as a wide variety of noncredit continuing education courses to nearly 11,000 students per year.

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ ADAA employer that values, embraces, and supports diversity in the College community.

The purpose of the Coordinator, Benefits position is to manage and administer the College's benefits & retirement programs. This role manages and coordinates various benefit programs such as health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and other supplemental benefits. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits.

Oversees communications and resources for employees: Develop and implement employee communication strategies to promote awareness and understanding of benefit programs. Conducts benefit orientation sessions and annual enrollment benefit sessions as needed. Oversight of benefits administration portal and benefits website. Prepare and distribute benefits-related materials, such as benefits guides, handbooks, brochures, and newsletters.

Assists with Vendor Management: Coordinate with insurance providers, third-party administrators, and other benefits vendors. Work with the Manager of Payroll and Benefits to manage vendor contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality of services. Work directly with vendors to process employee enrollment changes and terminations in benefits plans. Audits plans/reviews discrepancy reports to maintain accurate and up-to-date benefit records and employee data.

Employee Leave Program: Effectively review and interpret FMLA Discretionary Leave, FAMLI, Sick and Safe Leave along with ADA requests for completeness and process requests in a timely manner to satisfy compliance requirements. Administers other college programs such as annual leave, sick leave, personal leave, unpaid leaves, workers compensation in accordance with internal policy and applicable laws.

Employee Education: This role is responsible for educating and enrolling employees, answering questions and resolving issues. This is accomplished through proactive communication with employees, vendors, carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators.

Evaluate Benefit Programs: Prepare reports and analyze data related to benefit plans and contributions rates. Analyze and recommend new benefit programs or changes to existing ones. Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and deadlines.

This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package offering medical, dental and vision coverage; generous paid time off; tuition assistance; and retirement savings.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of 3 years experience in benefits administration or human resources

Monday to Friday 9 a.m.- 5.p.m or 8:30 a.m.- 4:30p.m.