Coordinator, Employee Benefits

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $55K - $65K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ January 29th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring a Coordinator, Employee Benefits. This role manages daily operations of employee benefits programs, serving as the main contact for faculty and staff to provide information on benefit eligibility and enrollment. The Coordinator maintains accurate HR data, assists with vendor coordination, and ensures high-quality service delivery.

Highlights

Coordinate administration of mandatory and voluntary employee benefits including health insurance, life insurance, disability, and COBRA.
Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations using HRIS and other platforms.
Develop and deliver communication materials and counsel employees through the enrollment process.
Maintain accurate benefits records and perform routine audits to resolve discrepancies.
Research and recommend improvements to benefits programs for budget and collective bargaining purposes.
Support other HR functions and serve as backup staff as needed.
Build and maintain relationships with university offices, state agencies, plan carriers, employees, and retirees.
Generate reports and ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
Required qualifications include an associate's degree with at least three years of employee benefits experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS software.
Preferred qualifications: bachelor's degree, retirement benefits experience, and CEBS certification or coursework.
Compensation range: $55,000 to $65,000 annually.