Benefits Coordinator Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the benefits coordinator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for advanced operational and administrative support to Benefits team to include oversight of benefit plans, COBRA administration, FMLA and disability leave.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Working knowledge of PeopleSoft benefits or other HRIS application
• Knowledge of employee benefits programs and administration
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to employee benefit programs
• Knowledge of applicable computer software applications
• Some business accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and Power Point)
• High level of confidentiality, accuracy, and customer service
• Knowledge of In House VX Database software

I would like to submit my application for the benefits coordinator opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for claims assistance utilizing full access to personnel files and benefits information for all employees and ensuring compliance in accordance with the HIPAA Privacy Act.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• HRIS Technologies
• A beginner skill level with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access
• Builds knowledge of Firm and internal processes
• Understands and adheres to critical confidentiality/privacy protocols
• Achieves high level of productivity
• Multitasks in an environment with competing demands
• Health & welfare administration including monthly billing, claim resolution, understanding of overall H&W and retirement terms (including high deductible health plans with health savings accounts), understanding of systems/processes that support benefit program administration, and understanding of payroll processes
• On-line Benefits Enrollment Systems and Reporting (keen understanding of configuration/ensuring benefit set up administration matches documents/communications)

Please consider me for the benefits coordinator opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for customer service to employees on a wide range of employee benefits related questions, including but not limited to health, dental, retirement, flexible spending, life insurance, long term disability, tuition, FMLA, PFL, disability and workers compensation.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledgeable of employee benefit plan documents, contracts, procedures, laws and regulations
• Knowledgeable of defined benefit and qualified post-retirement health and welfare plans
• Knowledgeable of defined contribution retirement plans sufficient to enable counseling
• Outstanding written and verbal communication and listening skills are essential
• General working knowledge of benefits administration and/or processing preferred
• Positive attitude to overcome common patient objections/rejections
• Disciplined, self-starter and able to multi-task
• Prior experience not needed

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the benefits coordinator position.

Previously, I was responsible for assistance to junior level benefits staff and administers the company’s employee group medical, dental, vision, basic life, supplemental life, disability insurance programs, 401K, Leave of Absence, FMLA and Continuing Education Reimbursement Plans.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Excellent computer skills and proven experience using MS Word and Excel
• In-depth knowledge of leave management and health and welfare benefits
• Expertise to function as liaison between outsourced vendor, insurance carriers, third party administrators, HS management and TSMs
• Previous internship in a Human Resources department helpful
• Knowledge of HR and benefits preferred
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and requirements
• Understanding of Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes and HRIS systems
• FMLA experience

I am excited to be applying for the position of benefits coordinator. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for assistance with correcting Error Reports that are generated from electronic benefit files sent to carriers, to include; Medical, Dental, Vision, COBRA, FSA, and Voluntary Benefits.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Coordinates the company’s benefit programs, consulting with and advising associates on eligibility, amounts of coverage and claims procedures
• Develop a good working knowledge on COBRA billing
• Respond to benefit inquiries from employees on plan provisions, benefit enrollment, status changes and general inquiries
• Monitor ACA compliance, take action on issue resolution and communicate needs
• Monitor and communicate interface error files between our payroll system and retirement plan vendor and various other benefits related interfaces
• Develop a working knowledge of the HRIS and how it interfaces with various benefit carriers file integrations and transmissions
• Ensure applicable forms, tools process and policies are current and appropriate based upon requirements and changes to Federal or State laws
• Ensure maintenance of accurate and complete LOA records, files and reporting in accordance with company processes, policies and procedures, any applicable regulatory information