Human Resources Recruiter/ Benefits Coordinator

Responsibilities

The Recruiter/Benefits Coordinator manages the full recruitment lifecycle, including candidate screening and onboarding, while overseeing employee benefits administration and HRIS data maintenance. This role also provides general HR administrative support, ensures compliance with policies, and assists with payroll and employee records as needed.

Requirements

Candidates should possess an associate or bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2-3 years of relevant HR or administrative experience. Proficiency in HRIS systems, strong organizational skills, and a solid understanding of benefits administration are required.

Skills

• Recruitment
• Benefits administration
• HRIS data maintenance
• Onboarding
• Candidate screening
• Payroll administration
• Compliance
• Employee relations
• Recordkeeping
• Microsoft Office
• Timekeeping
• Interviewing
• Customer service
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement plans

About this role

Description
The Human Resources Recruiter/Benefits Coordinator provides comprehensive support to the Human Resources function with primary responsibility for recruiting, candidate management, employee benefits administration, onboarding, HRIS data maintenance, and general HR administrative support.
This position serves as an important point of contact for job candidates, new hires, employees, managers, benefit providers, and other business partners. The Recruiter/Benefits Coordinator is responsible for delivering a professional candidate and employee experience while ensuring Human Resources processes are timely, accurate, confidential, and consistent with Credit Union policies and applicable employment requirements.
In a smaller Credit Union environment, the position requires flexibility and the ability to support multiple areas of Human Resources. As the organization grows, the position may assume additional responsibilities involving payroll administration, employee records, HRIS administration, reporting, compliance, and other HR functions.
Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Coordinate the full recruitment lifecycle for assigned positions.
Partner with Human Resources and hiring managers to identify staffing needs and position requirements.
Prepare and post approved employment opportunities on appropriate recruiting platforms.
Maintain current job postings and remove or close positions when filled.
Review applications and resumes to identify qualified candidates.
Conduct initial candidate screening interviews.
Coordinate interviews between candidates, hiring managers, department leadership, and other required interviewers.
Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the selection process.
Coordinate second interviews and other required selection steps.
Conduct professional reference checks when required.
Prepare offer letters and other pre-employment documentation as directed by VP of Human Resources.
Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, and other approved pre-employment requirements.
Ensure all required pre-employment conditions are completed before establishing a final start date.
Maintain appropriate applicant and recruitment documentation.
Provide hiring managers with regular updates regarding open positions and candidate pipelines.
Assist in developing recruiting strategies for difficult-to-fill positions.
Develop relationships with colleges, community organizations, professional associations, workforce organizations, and other potential recruiting sources.
Participate in job fairs, community events, and recruiting activities as needed.
Track recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source of hire, candidate activity, turnover trends, and other relevant measurements.
Assist in maintaining an effective employee referral program.
New Hire & Onboarding Coordination
Coordinate the administrative onboarding process for new employees.
Prepare and distribute new-hire documentation.
Ensure required employment forms and supporting documentation are completed accurately and timely.
Coordinate with appropriate departments regarding new hire start dates, system access, equipment, training, and other onboarding needs.
Ensure new employees are enrolled in required orientation and training programs.
Provide new employees with information regarding policies, benefits, payroll, and HR procedures.
Assist with New Employee Orientation as assigned.
Track completion of required new-hire documentation and training.
Maintain communication with new employees during the introductory period to support a positive onboarding experience.
Benefits Administration
Serve as a primary Human Resources contact for routine employee benefit questions.
Assist employees with benefit enrollment, changes, and general benefit inquiries.
Coordinate new-hire benefit enrollment and qualifying life-event changes.
Assist with annual open enrollment.
Maintain accurate benefit enrollment information within applicable HRIS and carrier systems.
Review benefit elections and deductions for accuracy.
Coordinate enrollment information with benefit carriers, brokers, payroll, and other appropriate vendors.
Research and assist in resolving employee benefit enrollment and eligibility discrepancies.
Monitor eligibility dates and benefit effective dates.
Maintain benefit records and supporting documentation.
Assist with administration of medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement plans, and other benefit programs offered by the Credit Union.
Assist with COBRA administration and required notifications, as applicable.
Assist with benefit invoice reconciliation and identify discrepancies for resolution.
Coordinate with benefit brokers and vendors regarding outstanding employee issues.
Assist with benefit-related communications to employees.
Maintain confidentiality of employee benefit and personal information.
HRIS & Employee Records
Enter and maintain employee information within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
Process approved employee status changes including new hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, benefit changes, and terminations.
Maintain accurate electronic and/or personnel files.
Ensure required documents are properly filed and maintained.
Conduct periodic audits of employee records to identify missing or incomplete documentation.
Assist employees with HRIS access and routine system questions.
Generate HR reports as requested.
Assist with implementation and continued development of HR technology and employee self-service capabilities.
Support electronic benefit enrollment, training registration, policy acknowledgment, and other HRIS functions as available.
Payroll & HR Operations Support
As assigned and appropriately trained, the Recruiter/Benefits Coordinator may:
Assist with preparation and review of payroll information.
Review approved employee change...

About Coastal Community Federal Credit Union

Financial Services · 11-50 employees · headquartered in Galveston, Texas · founded 1957