Human Resources Benefits Specialist

CHESS•Farmington, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

San Juan College is seeking a well-qualified and highly motivated individual for the full-time position of Human Resources Benefits Specialist. This position assists in the department’s benefits functions and employee benefits processes. The college is nestled in northwest New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and home to San Juan College and its satellite campuses. San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population.

Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of an Associate’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Must have sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with having had a similar position for two to three years.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the administration of benefits and compensation; resolves employee benefits issues; enrolls new employees; resolves billing or data errors.
Provides support to employees in various HR-related topics such as benefits and leaves and resolves any issues that may arise.
Determines employee eligibility for FMLA and short-term disability benefits; Coordinates, tracks and communicates with employees regarding their FMLA and Short-Term Disability benefits.
Ensures new employees are enrolled in benefits programs; removes terminated employees and coordinates COBRA benefits.
Schedules and conducts exit interviews for separating employees; communicates continued benefits options and final pay.
Maintains records of new hires, changes, and separations of employees.
Coordinates training for compliance and employee development.
Administers special projects as directed by the VP of Human Resources and Legal Activities.
Assists the Benefits Manager in planning and executing Wellness events and activities.
Works with retirees on enrollment in and questions related to retiree healthcare benefits.
Serves on the Employee Enrichment and Appreciation committee (EEAC).
Serves a lead role with EEAC events, including the Thanksgiving potluck, retiree reception, and other campus-wide events.
Coordinates and facilitates employee awards, including voting and selection of awardees by working with committees, Institutional Research, and other stakeholders as needed.
Serves as the head of the Awards committee.
Develops and implements strategic communications with employees and retirees regarding benefit changes, open enrollments, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Affordable Care Act, the Wellness Fair, and other benefits-related topics.
Conducts new employee benefits orientation.
Ensures compliance with college objectives and with state and federal laws and regulations.
Serves as liaison between employee and New Mexico State insurance providers and COBRA.
Assists payroll with research and resolution eligibility and payment of short-term disability benefits.
Tracks and maintains Sick Leave Bank balance, transactions, and members.
Prepares benefits information for annual employment contracts.
Coordinates payment of and tracks all banked overload credits and Embedded Honors credits for all faculty.
Performs related duties as assigned.