HR Benefits Coordinator jobs in Athens, GA

Higginbotham, a privately held, independent insurance and financial services firm that ranks within the top 20 nationwide, has an immediate opening for a Bilingual HR Coordinator for our HR Services office in Atlanta, GA (Remote).

The HR Coordinator is responsible for facilitating all key HR functions and programs for the client. This includes issues raised by current and future employees and matters related to employment, compensation and benefits, labor negotiations, and employee relations.

The essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Human Resources
• Process background checks and manage drug free workplace program for new hires
• Coordinate pre-employment and new hire process
• Notify Managers when candidates are eligible for hire
• Maintain all employee files that are separate from online platform
• Support recruiting efforts with job postings, screening, local sources, and events
• Stay on top of employment law changes and updates
• Assist with form, policy, and process compliance and improvement
• Support HR Director/client with administrative tasks
• Payroll
• Respond to verification of employment inquires as received
• Help managers with login/password questions
• Benefits
• Assist with benefits services such as open enrollment meetings
• Assist Benefits Specialist in collection of insurance applications
• Coordinate with HR Generalist , Payroll Specialist and Benefits Specialist to track FMLA’s, personal leaves, short term disability, and long term disability
• Administration
• Reconcile monthly background check bill with Higginbotham HR Services Controller prior to sending to the Accounting Department for payment
• File, scan, upload and assist onsite HR with organization
• Higginbotham HR Services
• Comply with Higginbotham HR Services policies and performance expectations
• Document Higginbotham HR Services and client processes
• Participate in ongoing training provided by Higginbotham HR Services and by client

Work Location: Atlanta, GA

Preferred Education/Training/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Management, or related field
• One (1) year of previous HR administration or payroll administration experience

License(s) or Certification(s) Preferred:

• PHR
• Valid Driver's License required

Perks & Benefits:

• Generous employee benefits package which includes a robust wellness program
• Employee Ownership Opportunities
• Career progression opportunity – the potential for growth within the company