Benefits Administrator - Human Resources

University of California; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness breaks

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The University of California is seeking a Benefits Administrator for their Human Resources department located in the Town of Texas, Wisconsin. Key responsibilities include administering benefit programs, being the primary contact for issues, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field and significant HR experience. Candidates should be proficient in benefits administration systems and have strong attention to detail. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience.
• Working knowledge of applicable benefits laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated attention to detail in benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefits programs including health and retirement.
• Serve as a primary contact with vendors and employees.
• Support compliance and reporting efforts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Benefits administration

HRIS knowledge

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Benefitfocus

Job description

Benefits Administrator - Human Resources

The University of Texas Permian Basin's Office of Human Resources welcomes applications for the position of Benefits Administrator

Salary Range

Essential Functions

1. Administer benefits programs including health, retirement, wellness, ancillary benefits, and leave while supporting accurate and timely service delivery.
2. Serve as a primary contact and liaison with UT System, employees, retirees, plan vendors, and third-party administrators to coordinate services and resolve issues.
3. Research, investigate, and resolve employee benefits issues related to deductions, enrollment, eligibility, and coverage while documenting resolutions.
4. Support campus-level administration and implementation of benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and leave programs, including FMLA and coordination with ADA-related processes.
5. Coordinate and facilitate benefits orientations, annual enrollment, benefits fairs, and wellness activities and present benefits information clearly.
6. Develop, update, and distribute benefits communication materials including total rewards statements, guides, webinars, and FAQs in partnership with stakeholders.
7. Collaborate with UT System, HRIS, OGC, and Payroll to support accurate benefits administration and data integrity.
8. Support compliance and reporting efforts including monitoring processes, maintaining documentation, and assisting with ACA tracking and multi-state reviews.
9. Support the development and improvement of processes and internal controls to ensure effective administration of benefits programs.
10. Serve as a super user of benefits systems and perform daily processing including enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability and AD&D claims, rollovers, medical support orders, and distributions while supporting payroll deduction accuracy and reconciliation.
11. Prepare and support reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
12. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field*
2. Five (5) years of progressively responsible Human Resources experience.
3. Working knowledge of applicable benefits laws and regulations.
4. Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in benefits administration and records management.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Three (3) years of experience in employee benefits and retirement administration.
2. Experience supporting ADA-related processes and leave coordination.
3. Experience using HRIS or benefits administration systems, such as PeopleSoft, Benefitfocus, or similar platforms.
4. Professional certification or specialized training in Human Resources or benefits administration.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Schedule

Generally, the normal work hours for the university are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 – 5:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm with a one-hour lunch. The individual holding this position may need to be available early morning, evening, and on weekends to meet the needs of the department. Hours worked may differ with some departments.

Standard Working Conditions

1. Able to lift various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
2. Able to bend, crouch, and reach continuously.
3. Physically able remain seated, frequently to continuously.
4. Able to remain standing up to 15% of the time.
5. Possesses dexterity abilities required to perform job duties including extensive keyboard work, operating office equipment, performing filing, and other job-related responsibilities that include extensive wrist and hand movement.
6. Standard working conditions may differ depending on department and occupation.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

UT Permian Basin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

University Benefits

1. UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including health, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
2. Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
3. You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
4. Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!
5. Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.