Benefits & Wellness Specialist

UMBC•Baltimore, MD

1d•$60,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Benefits & Wellness Specialist works in UMBC’s Department of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management, which provides campus services and information in employment, benefits, compensation and classification, training and development, payroll, employee relations, policy, administration, and human resources data management and reporting. The specialist provides consultation and guidance to employees, with a focus on retirement benefits, state health benefits, and tuition remission. The position also contributes to campus wellness initiatives. The role is full-time and regular. A hybrid telework schedule may be available. The salary range is $60,000–$70,000, depending on qualifications and experience. A background check is required. Applicants should upload a cover letter and resume.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Two years of HR-related experience, including at least one year of benefits-related experience.
Achieve Retirement Coordinator status with the Maryland State Retirement and Pension Agency within six months of employment and successfully recertify every five years to remain a Retirement Coordinator.
Achieve Agency Benefit Coordinator (ABC) status with the State Employee Benefits Division within six months of employment and successfully recertify each year before the State’s annual Open Enrollment period.

Nice To Haves

Have or have held Certified Retirement Coordinator status with the Maryland State Retirement & Pension Agency.
Have or have held Certified Agency Benefits Coordinator status with the State Employee Benefits Division.

Responsibilities

Administer retirement benefits, including employee consultations, audits, and supplemental retirement benefits.
Administer contractual population health benefits and assist employees with enrollment in State health benefits through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) process.
Analyze employee data for benefits eligibility and partner with HRIS to ensure accurate data is sent to the Employee Benefits Division.
Facilitate new-hire orientation and create materials; ensure new-hire retirement enrollment forms are complete and determine which employee classes are eligible for benefits.
Represent UMBC in approving tuition remission, answering employee questions, managing chargebacks, and informing employees of tax responsibilities.
Collaborate with the benefits team to launch wellness initiatives across campus.

Benefits

22 days of annual leave.
15 days of sick leave.
15 holidays.
3 personal days.
Tuition remission for 8 credit hours per semester.
Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of full-time employment.
Life and disability insurance.
Retirement plans, including the choice of joining the pension plan.
Professional development opportunities.
Wellness opportunities.
More than four weeks of vacation for regular full-time roles.