Benefits Coordinator

HME has been creating innovative products for the drive-thru and pro-audio industries since 1971. From the very beginning we've known these solutions would never have happened without the customer-focused people who make up our company. HME has a team environment with a culture of collaboration learning and growth. With subsidiaries located in California Georgia Missouri Canada UK and China companies around the world depend on HME for clear reliable communication solutions. From setting the standard for drive-thru headsets and timer systems in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry to developing professional audio equipment used in the Olympic Games HME strives to create the newest most innovative products on the market while providing quality care and attention to its customers. Come join our team! We are currently recruiting for a Benefits Coordinator . What you will do in the position: Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans. Serve as the initial point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing guidance and support in a timely manner. Meets with employees to explain benefit programs, answer questions, and assist with benefit enrollment, changes, and life event updates. Supports the annual open enrollment process, including employee communications, system updates, enrollment audits, and vendor coordination. Processes HR-related invoices and reconciles HR credit card statements, ensuring proper coding, accuracy, and timely submission. Ensures physical and electronic bulletin boards are maintained and updated with timely company event announcements, wellness initiatives, employee programs, and other HR communications. Plans, coordinates, and promotes company events and employee engagement initiatives, including wellness programs, recognition programs, service anniversary awards, retirement recognition, and vanpool administration. Coordinates leave of absence administration, including communication with employees, people leaders, payroll, and third-party administrators. Develops, coordinates, and distributes employee communications and promotional materials, including emails, flyers, and digital content, for company events, benefits programs, and other HR initiatives. Reports workplace injuries to appropriate agencies and maintains OSHA logs and records. Processes employment and insurance verification requests, ensuring accurate and timely responses. Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to employee benefits, leave programs, and recordkeeping requirements. Serves as backup receptionist and provides administrative support to the Human Resources team, including special projects and process improvement initiatives. What you will need to succeed: Qualifications Basic knowledge of employment law and HR practices. Strong interpersonal and communication skills including good listening, speaking and writing skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Intermediate MS Office skills including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience 1+ year of experience in benefits administration or HR-related roles Education High School Diploma - Required BA or BS (college graduate) - Preferred Technical School or Certificate - Preferred Human Resources Travel: 0% The posted pay range, $20.92 - $27.89 /hour, is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. This may vary depending on experience and other factors. Our benefits package includes tuition reimbursement; 3 weeks paid vacation your first year, paid holidays, medical, vision, and dental coverage, pet insurance, life insurance, and 401K contributions. The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds, 25 pounds with assistance.