Sr. Benefits Coordinator

Corporate Sr. Benefits CoordinatorFounded in 1969, with its corporate headquarters in Seguin, TX, and 32 manufacturing locations in the U.S., Canada, England, France, The Netherlands, Australia, and Brazil, Alamo Group Inc. has been a leader in the design, manufacture, distribution, and service of high quality equipment for infrastructure maintenance, agriculture, and other applications. Seguin is located in South Central Texas along the Guadalupe River, a short distance from San Antonio, TX (25 miles), Austin, TX (50 miles), and many other small/mid-sized cities that offer a unique blend of cultural, entertainment, educational, and recreational activities.Alamo Group offers competitive pay and a wide range of employee benefits including:Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage (on day 1 of employment)401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match (on day 1 of employment)Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and HolidaysCompany Paid Short and Long-Term Disability ProgramsWellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramsTraining and Develop Programs through the Alamo Group Learning & Development AcademyEmployee Tuition ReimbursementAnd much more!Alamo Group Inc. is currently accepting applications to fill a Corporate Sr. Benefits Coordinator position at its Corporate Headquarters in Seguin, TX (25 miles east of San Antonio, TX).Under general supervision, the Corporate Sr. Benefits Coordinator is responsible for high-volume benefits administration and employee support within a shared services model. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant processing of benefit transactions while coordinating with a third-part leave administrator for all leave of absence (LOA) activities. This position focuses on execution, data integrity, and employee experience, while partnering with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure seamless benefits delivery.The Corporate Sr. Benefits Coordinator will:Leave of Absence CoordinationServe as the internal point of contact for HR Business Partners navigating LOADirect employees to the third-party leave administrator for case management and documentationCoordinate with leave vendor to confirm case initiation and status, and ensure data alignment between the vendor and the HRIS.Track LOA status internally for payroll and benefits purposes (not case administration)Escalate complex cases (ADA, disputes, vendor issues) as appropriate.Benefits Administration & Transaction ProcessingProcess all employee benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations in the HRIS system (s).Administer new hire enrollments and ensure completion within eligibility timelinesManage Qualifying Life Events (QLE's), including documentation validation and system updates.Conduct dependent eligibility verification and maintain audit-ready records.Process Medical Support Orders in accordance with legal requirementsComplete employment verifications related to life and disability.Billing & Deduction ManagementCoordinate deductions in arrears for employees on leave and new enrollmentsReview, track, reconcile and prepare HR vendor invoices for processing.Identify and resolve discrepancies in invoices and employee deductionsCompliance & Reporting SupportSupport compliance processes, including ACA tracking and reporting support, dependent eligibility audits, benefits documentation and audit readiness.Analyze data and statistics for trends and patterns on benefit program enrollment and utilization.Generate recurring operational reports (enrollment activity, QLE volume, billing and reconciliation tracking)Employee Support & CommunicationDeliver consistent, high-quality employee experienceServe as internal point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, directing employees to the third-party benefits customer service line.Support annual enrollment execution including employee communications, enrollment processing and validationPerform other duties as required.The ideal candidate will have/be:Strong working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and agency rules (ex. FMLA, ACA, COBRA, ERISA).Able to objectively analyze and evaluate information to identify trends and provide insights to assist in decision-making.Demonstrated capability to communicate effectively, both verbally, in writing and electronically, with the ability to formulate and deliver ideas and material in a clear and concise manner.Able to build and foster positive, effective business relationships with internal and external customers/clients.Skilled and proficient with the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office, HRIS, ERP, and mainstream office software, including advanced capabilities with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Able to manage high-volume workloads.Demonstrated ability to exhibit and model Alamo Group's Core Leadership Competencies:Leading Change / Change ManagementLeading People / TeamworkCommunicationBusiness AcumenResults DrivenEducation and Experience:Associate's degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered). Bachelor's degree in business, management, human resources, or related field is strongly preferred.3 years of experience supporting human resources operations. Experience in a manufacturing company with responsibilities in the areas of benefits administration and/or HRIS support is preferred.Experience working with third-party leave administrators preferred.Experience in high volume, multi-state environment preferred.Working Conditions: Primarily in an office environment indoors with frequent sitting for extended periods of time and occasional walking in and around a metal manufacturing plant. Occasional lifting, pushing or pulling of 10 pounds in the performance of administrative responsibilities.