Benefits Administrator
About The Position
The Benefits Administrator serves as the subject matter expert in the area of benefits administration personnel and pay transactions, including HR and VRS system reconciliation. Specific area of knowledge would be benefits administration which would include health benefits, retirement, life insurance, disability programs, and family medical leave administration. This position is responsible for providing guidance and consultation to the assigned university departments and managers by independently researching and interpreting policies, problem solving, consultation, critical thinking and processing benefits and transaction requests in a timely manner and meeting all scheduled deadlines and other duties as assigned. Working knowledge of other functional areas of HR to include talent acquisition, classification, compensation, benefits and HRIS.
Requirements
- Considerable knowledge of HRIS System Reconciliation.
- Demonstrated experience working with State- HRIS systems.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, take initiative, handle multiple competing priorities, attention to detail while maintaining a big picture perspective.
- Considerable working knowledge of position, personnel, and benefits transactions using the various HR systems (Cardinal, Banner, VNAV) within policy and procedures.
- Knowledge of Federal/State HR laws, policies and procedures.
- Using the body of knowledge of HR policies and procedures showing an ability to interpret and communicate effectively.
- Ability to audit work internally and externally, ensuring accuracy and providing feedback and resolutions to any identified issues.
- Knowledge of leave programs such as VSDP, Traditional Sick Leave Plan, Leave Share, FMLA, etc.
- Considerable working knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Graduation from a college or University or the equivalent in related work experience within personnel administration, and some experience in related transactions and benefits administration.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced experience using Excel for data analysis.
- Considerable working knowledge of Ellucian Banner software and Cardinal HCM (Benefits Administration and Time and Attendance).
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CBP and/or CEBS professional designations preferred.
- Experience working in higher education is a plus.
- Graduation from a college or University or the equivalent in related work experience within personnel administration, and some experience in related transactions and benefits administration.
Responsibilities
- Benefits Administration
- Personnel Transactions
- Annual and Planned Event Coordination
- HRIS System Reconciliation
Benefits
- Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) Immediate vesting | Portable | Investment choice
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Defined benefit pension | Lifetime monthly income
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)
- 403(b) (TIAA)
- Comprehensive medical & dental plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid annual and sick leave
- Paid state and federal holidays
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Telework opportunities (where applicable)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
