Benefits Specialist II UVACH
About The Position
The Benefits Specialist II provides on-site benefits support and serves as an accessible, in-person resource for employees with benefits-related questions and needs. This role supports team member benefits, including group health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement, voluntary benefits, tuition and certification reimbursement, and adoption reimbursement. The position supports day-to-day administration of health and welfare and retirement benefit programs, open enrollment, new hire benefit presentations, and team member leave administration. It also provides guidance on claims, appeals, and enrollment; manages benefit inquiries and records; prepares reports and audits; creates benefit communications; and administers tuition, certification, and adoption reimbursement programs. The role is required to work on-site at least three days per week, or more based on department needs, and may involve travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town. The position is nonexempt and does not supervise other positions.
Requirements
- At least four years of experience in human resources and benefits administration.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, concise communications and documents.
- Ability to make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions and understand their impact and implications.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships within HR and with leaders, and build rapport with team members.
- Initiative, effort, and commitment to completing assignments in a timely manner.
- Flexibility to work varied or additional hours to meet position or department needs.
- Ability to adapt to changes, new information, shifting priorities, and unexpected obstacles.
- High degree of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to work on-site at least three days per week, or more based on department needs.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including constant standing, frequent walking, bending or stooping, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds; Safe Handling Equipment is required for weights over 35 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare human resources experience is preferred.
- Bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Support administration of health and welfare and retirement benefit programs, including day-to-day operations and team member support.
- Assist with activities related to open enrollment.
- Present benefit information during new hire orientation.
- Administer team member leave and the leave system.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to administer the Leave of Absence program and support benefits-related accommodation inquiries.
- Provide guidance during claims, appeals, and enrollment processes.
- Manage the Human Resources inbox and provide timely, accurate responses to employee benefit inquiries.
- Maintain records of benefit plan participation and contributions, and prepare required HRIS, payroll, and vendor reports and audits.
- Create benefits communications, including benefits website and intranet updates, new hire and open enrollment documents, and other materials as needed.
- Manage the monthly benefits calendar to ensure required activities are completed on time.
- Administer the tuition and certification reimbursement program, including eligibility review, payment processing, and team member communications.
- Administer the adoption reimbursement program, including eligibility review, payment processing, and team member communications.
- Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
