Coordinator, Benefits

Job Description

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is seeking a Benefits Coordinator to join one of our Texas offices. This position will work closely with the Benefits Manager to administer employee health, welfare and retirement benefits. The successful individual will have a strong customer-focused disposition to provide guidance and assistance to all partners and employees regarding benefits. This position is based in Houston, Austin or Dallas, Texas and reports to the Benefits Manager.

• Maintain strong knowledge of the health and welfare benefits for all partners and employees
• Respond to partner and employee benefit questions and concerns and ensure resolution
• Maintain employee benefit information in the HR system including, medical, dental, vision, life insurance plans, disability programs and accidental death policies
• Process monthly health and welfare bill/claim reconciliations and payments
• Audit benefit deduction reports in Workday
• Assist with weekly vendor integrations and resolution of discrepancies
• Respond to general reporting requests and provide compliance support
• Support the administration of various employee benefit programs and initiatives
• Work with the Benefits Manager and Benefits Specialist to coordinate all aspects of annual enrollment
• Maintain benefits information on the firm's Intranet
• Support the firm's wellness committee
• Assists with HR initiatives and special projects

Other duties

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in benefits, specifically health and welfare
• Strong communication, both written and oral
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, data entry, and able to learn new programs and systems quickly
• Experience with Workday is preferred
• Highly organized with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to identify and analyze issues and problems; recommend and implement solutions; and respond effectively to sensitive inquires and complaints
• Demonstrated ability to work, manage, and meet competing deadlines
• Integrity and good judgment when handling confidential information
• Ability to remain professional throughout stressful situations, and resolve problems with creativity, confidentiality and tact

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.

In addition to the Firm's health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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