Benefits Coordinator

We are looking for a Benefits Coordinator to join an engineering organization in Plymouth, Minnesota. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for an HR specialist who brings strong experience in benefits administration, employee support, and compliance-focused coordination. The person in this role will contribute across benefits, HR operations, and employee lifecycle activities while helping maintain accurate records and a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs, including health and welfare plans, retirement offerings, and related employee updates.
• Manage open enrollment activities, process benefit changes, support plan audits, and serve as a point of contact for insurance carriers and benefit vendors.
• Review and prepare payroll-related reports, assist with benefits deductions, and help resolve discrepancies tied to employee compensation and coverage.
• Support employee leave and case management activities, including FMLA coordination, workers' compensation matters, unemployment documentation, and wage garnishment processing.
• Maintain organized employee records and assist with key HR processes such as onboarding, offboarding, performance review tracking, and training coordination.
• Partner with staffing teams to support recruiting efforts through job posting coordination, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, and new employee orientation activities.
• Respond to employee relations and policy-related questions, document sensitive matters appropriately, and assist with workplace investigations when needed.
• Help ensure HR practices remain aligned with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including required reporting and compliance documentation.
• Provide additional administrative and operational support across HR, accounting, and office functions as business needs require.