As our long-time, highly valued Benefits Coordinator prepares for their well-deserved retirement next month after almost forty years with the Town, we have an exciting opportunity for a proactive, employee-focused professional to join our HR team. In this role, you will champion the well-being of our employees by managing our health, retirement and wellness offerings.
This is a full-time, Monday through Thursday, union position. The starting salary, depending upon experience, is $59,164.52 - $70,645.53 (52 weeks a year/40 hours a week). Salary and a generous benefit package, including Health Insurance (premiums paid at 68%), Dental Insurance (paid at 75%), paid time off, training opportunities, professional development, etc. are in accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The Benefits Coordinator is responsible for administering all employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental, accident and disability, life insurance, deferred compensation and wellness benefits. They conduct benefits orientations, update and maintain employee benefits records in payroll, and assist employees and retirees with benefit enrollment, claims, changes and terminations. The Benefits Coordinator verifies and pays monthly premium statements, administers COBRA and calculates accrual buyouts. The Coordinator works closely with Plymouth County Retirement, Unemployment and other federal and state agencies as well as Town and School Departments. The Benefits Coordinator will work under the guidance of the HR Director and perform any and all similar and related duties.
The Benefits Coordinator must be a High School graduate or equivalent with a minimum five years’ experience with benefit administration, deferred compensation, payroll maintenance and accounting and book keeping. They must have strong interpersonal/customer service skills and be able to work well independently. Experience with employment law regarding employee benefits is required. They must be proficient in Excel, Word and payroll systems (Harper’s). Subject to CORI/SORI, RMV check, pre-employment physical and drug testing.
The Town of Wareham is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
EOE/ADA/AA
Posted June 22, 2026 (Open until filled)
Pay: $59,164.52 - $70,645.53 per year
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Benefits administration: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
