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Job Summary
POSITION TITLE: Human Resources Coordinator
FLSA: Non - Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance/Superintendent
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 240 Day Contract. Contract will be prorated based on the actual start date.
LOCATIONS: Administration
QUALIFICATIONS
- Human Resources or related experience required
- High School Diploma
- Highly motivated with strong organizational skills.
- Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to develop spreadsheets, use databases and do word processing
- 3-5 years secretarial and/or human resources experience
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Initiate and maintain physical and computerized departmental files for all employees and applicants including verification of completeness of files.
- Fingerprint new employees and conducts background screenings.
- Working directly with new staff hires to complete all paperwork necessary
- Review, reconcile and pay monthly benefit invoices
- Works directly with Technology consultants on any email additions/changes/problems.
- Works in collaboration with the Payroll Coordinator to plan and implement all onboarding activities;
- Responsible for employment contract requests for new employees, employee changes, and educational increments;
- Serves as a point-of-contact for employees regarding HR programs, practices, and procedures;
- Responsible for reviewing contracts for accuracy prior to issuance, periodically throughout the school year, and annually at contract renewal time;
- Administer a wide variety of personnel procedures and practices (e.g. processing applications, verifying employment, contracts, compensation schedule, etc.) for conforming to district policies, relevant laws, contracts, and agreements;
- Responsible for maintaining employee information in eFinance and insurance portals specific to the Human Resources Department; including entering employee deductions
- Responsible for preparing surveys and reports required of the Human Resources Department, including salary surveys, educational increment and educational level reports, and assisting in the data update for the monthly Cycle Reports to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education;
- Work with Third Party Benefit Companies (insurance reps)
- Oversee all employee benefits during new hire and open enrollment periods.
- Maintains the EEO-5 reporting process; maintains records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations;
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Work with administrators.
- Attend meetings/training as required by administration.
- Work additional hours as directed.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Maintains prompt and regular attendance
- Present and communicate in a professional manner.
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
- Other duties as assigned by administration.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must have the ability to lift at least 20 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
The Pea Ridge School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $38,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
POSITION TITLE: Human Resources Coordinator
FLSA: Non - Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance/Superintendent
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 240 Day Contract. Contract will be prorated based on the actual start date.
LOCATIONS: Administration
QUALIFICATIONS
- Human Resources or related experience required
- High School Diploma
- Highly motivated with strong organizational skills.
- Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to develop spreadsheets, use databases and do word processing
- 3-5 years secretarial and/or human resources experience
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Initiate and maintain physical and computerized departmental files for all employees and applicants including verification of completeness of files.
- Fingerprint new employees and conducts background screenings.
- Working directly with new staff hires to complete all paperwork necessary
- Review, reconcile and pay monthly benefit invoices
- Works directly with Technology consultants on any email additions/changes/problems.
- Works in collaboration with the Payroll Coordinator to plan and implement all onboarding activities;
- Responsible for employment contract requests for new employees, employee changes, and educational increments;
- Serves as a point-of-contact for employees regarding HR programs, practices, and procedures;
- Responsible for reviewing contracts for accuracy prior to issuance, periodically throughout the school year, and annually at contract renewal time;
- Administer a wide variety of personnel procedures and practices (e.g. processing applications, verifying employment, contracts, compensation schedule, etc.) for conforming to district policies, relevant laws, contracts, and agreements;
- Responsible for maintaining employee information in eFinance and insurance portals specific to the Human Resources Department; including entering employee deductions
- Responsible for preparing surveys and reports required of the Human Resources Department, including salary surveys, educational increment and educational level reports, and assisting in the data update for the monthly Cycle Reports to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education;
- Work with Third Party Benefit Companies (insurance reps)
- Oversee all employee benefits during new hire and open enrollment periods.
- Maintains the EEO-5 reporting process; maintains records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations;
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Work with administrators.
- Attend meetings/training as required by administration.
- Work additional hours as directed.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Maintains prompt and regular attendance
- Present and communicate in a professional manner.
- Demonstrates the ability to maintain positive professional working relationships with others
- Other duties as assigned by administration.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must have the ability to lift at least 20 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to endure prolonged standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, occasional reaching above the head or the shoulders, bending, squatting.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
The Pea Ridge School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $38,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in human resources benefits coordinator jobs.
- Experience administering health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms for benefits enrollment and reporting
- Knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, and ACA compliance requirements
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Strong employee communication skills for benefits education and open enrollment support
- CEBS, PHR, or SHRM-CP certification preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Human Resources Benefits Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to benefits platforms
List the specific benefits administration systems you've used by name, such as the ATS or HRIS platforms your previous employers ran. Recruiters screening human resources benefits coordinator resumes filter heavily on system familiarity before reading anything else.
Highlight open enrollment project ownership
Employers want coordinators who've managed full open enrollment cycles end to end. Call out the employee headcount, the number of plans administered, and any process improvements you led, not just that you participated.
Lead with your certifications upfront
Credentials like CEBS or PHR carry real weight in benefits roles. Put them directly in your resume header or summary so they appear before a recruiter reads your work history. Burying them in a separate section costs you.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists human resources benefits coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for benefits coordinator roles routinely ask how you've handled an employee disputing a benefits eligibility decision or a vendor billing error. Walk through a real situation with the outcome you drove, not a hypothetical.
Negotiate start date around enrollment cycles
If you're offered a role in late summer, ask whether you'd be onboarding during open enrollment. That timing affects your ramp, your workload, and what you can negotiate on start date without raising concerns about your availability.
Human Resources Benefits Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most human resources benefits coordinators?
The companies hiring the most human resources benefits coordinators right now include FirstEnergy, Stratosphere Quality, and Marsh, with the largest share of openings in California, Ohio, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large insurers, and self-insured employers with sizable workforces tend to post the highest volumes consistently.
How many human resources benefits coordinator jobs are remote?
About 57% of human resources benefits coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in roles focused on benefits administration, employee communications, and vendor management rather than on-site enrollment support. Positions requiring in-person new-hire orientations or benefits fairs are more likely to be fully on-site.
How do you become a human resources benefits coordinator?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, then gain hands-on exposure through an HR generalist or HR assistant role where you support benefits administration tasks. Pursue a recognized certification such as CEBS or SHRM-CP to strengthen your candidacy. Demonstrating direct experience with open enrollment, COBRA administration, or leave management makes you competitive for dedicated coordinator roles.
Can you get a human resources benefits coordinator job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level human resources benefits coordinator roles do exist, particularly at larger employers who need coordinators to handle high-volume employee inquiries and enrollment processing. Candidates with internship or HR assistant experience, familiarity with benefits administration software, and a working knowledge of COBRA and FMLA compliance are competitive even without years in a dedicated benefits role.
What does the human resources benefits coordinator interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone or video screen with an HR recruiter first, followed by a structured interview with the HR manager or benefits team lead covering your hands-on experience with plan administration, compliance knowledge, and employee communication. A second round with a senior HR leader or department head is common at mid-size to large employers, and some include a short scenario or case exercise involving a benefits dispute or enrollment calculation.
Where can I find and apply to human resources benefits coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to human resources benefits coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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