Benefits Specialist II UVACH
About The Position
The Benefits Specialist II provides on-site benefits support as an accessible, in-person resource for employees. The 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. This position supports the administration of health and welfare and retirement programs, day-to-day benefits operations, open enrollment, new-hire benefit orientation, leave administration, employee inquiries, benefit communications, and reimbursement programs. The role works with cross-functional teams on leave and benefits-related accommodation inquiries, maintains benefits records and reporting, and manages recurring benefits activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field; experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- At least 4 years of experience in human resources and benefits administration.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, concise communications and documents.
- Sound, well-informed, and objective decision-making skills, with awareness of the impact and implications of decisions.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships within HR and with leaders, and to 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, and adaptability to changes in priorities or unexpected obstacles.
- 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 3 days per week, 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 must be used for weights over 35 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare human resources experience is preferred.
- Bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Support the administration of health and welfare and retirement benefit programs, including day-to-day operations and team member support.
- Assist with all 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 resolutions to employee benefit inquiries.
- Maintain records of team member benefit plan participation and contributions, and prepare required HRIS, payroll, and vendor reports and audits.
- Create benefit communication materials, including updates to the benefits website and intranet, new-hire and open-enrollment documents, and other benefits materials as needed.
- Manage the monthly benefits calendar to ensure required activities are completed on time.
- Administer tuition and certification reimbursement, including eligibility review, payment processing, and team member communications.
- Administer adoption reimbursement, including eligibility review, payment processing, and team member communications.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
