Benefits Coordinator

About Sparus Holdings

Sparus Holdings is a utility infrastructure services company with more than 80 years of experience supporting gas, electric, and water utilities across North America. Through our family of companies, we provide utility locating, damage prevention, meter services, leak detection, inspection, and project management solutions.

Our team is committed to safety, integrity, and providing excellent service to our customers and employees.

Position Overview

Sparus Holdings is seeking a detail-oriented, service-focused Benefits Coordinator to join our Human Resources team.

In this role, you'll help manage employee benefits programs, support enrollment activities, coordinate leave administration, and ensure accurate benefits records across our operating companies.

You'll serve as a key resource for employees, helping them understand their benefits, navigate enrollment processes, and receive timely assistance with benefits-related questions.

The ideal candidate is organized, communicates clearly, and enjoys helping employees while managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Process employee benefits enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and plan changes.
• Maintain accurate benefits records in HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Respond to employee benefits inquiries and assist with resolving enrollment and coverage concerns.
• Reconcile carrier invoices, review eligibility files, and help resolve discrepancies.
• Support benefits onboarding for new hires and employees joining through company acquisitions.

Open Enrollment and Employee Support

• Assist with annual open enrollment, including system testing, employee communications, enrollment materials, and virtual information sessions.
• Follow up on incomplete elections and help employees understand available benefits.

Leave Administration and Compliance

• Coordinate FMLA, disability, and other applicable leave programs.
• Assist with ADA accommodation requests and communicate with employees, managers, and HR leadership.
• Track employee leave cases, return-to-work activities, and applicable benefit premium deductions.
• Support COBRA administration, ACA reporting, and other benefits compliance requirements.
• Maintain confidential employee records in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.

Retirement, Payroll, and Compensation Support

• Assist with 401(k) enrollments, contribution changes, and related requests.
• Partner with Payroll to review benefit deductions and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare benefits reports, enrollment data, and audit documentation.
• Support compensation projects, salary surveys, and annual merit and bonus administration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience, including at least 2 years in benefits administration.
• Working knowledge of employee benefits regulations, including COBRA, FMLA, ACA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Experience working with HRIS and benefits administration platforms, such as Workday or ADP.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data reconciliation.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional HR or benefits certification, such as SHRM-CP, PHR, CBP, or CEBS coursework.
• Experience supporting benefits administration across multiple states or business entities.
• Experience working in utility services, construction, energy, or other field-based industries.
• Familiarity with leave administration and disability claims.
• Experience supporting benefits integration during company acquisitions.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Work Schedule and Environment

This is a full-time, hourly position with a standard Monday through Friday work schedule.

Candidates must be available to work additional hours, including occasional Saturdays and Sundays, as business needs require, particularly during peak periods such as annual open enrollment and year-end activities.

This position is remote, with occasional business travel to company locations as needed, generally not expected to exceed 5–10%.

Benefits and Perks

Sparus Holdings offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and certification support

Company: Sparus Holdings
Department: Human Resources
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $22.00 – $26.44 per hour
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Reports To: Benefits and Compensation Manager
Bonus Eligibility: None

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sparus Holdings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

EEO Statement

Sparus Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests

Sparus Holdings is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

“Know Your Rights” Poster 

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Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

Sparus Holdings will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision for more information.