Benefits and Leaves Specialist - Human Resources Technician 2 (PO26010)

Metropolitan State University•Mankato, MN

7d•$24 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

The Benefit and Leave Administrator, under limited supervision, administers the benefits and leave activities within the assigned divisions and colleges, and acts as the primary campus contact for employees, departments, administration, Minnesota State, MMB, SEGIP, and other vendors related to the benefits and leaves activities on campus.

Requirements

Customer service skills sufficient to counsel employees who have questions.
Ability to learn and understand collective bargaining agreements, laws, and personnel policies.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in order to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups.
Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills are essential in order to maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, external constituents and the general public.
Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions, using precedents, collective bargaining agreements, benefit program policies and regulations, as well as personnel laws and policies.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office and HRIS system and other benefit/payroll related systems.
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
Experience with benefit and leave program policies and regulations sufficient to advise employees and managers, and to ensure compliance.
Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, laws, and personnel policies.
2 years of experience in the human resources field.
Experience with electronic benefit insurance/retirement/leave systems.
Demonstrated ability to learn and comprehend complex benefit program changes in a short period of time.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents