Benefits and Data Specialist

Washington & Jefferson College; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington & Jefferson College is seeking a Benefits & Data Specialist to support the HR department with total rewards initiatives, benefits administration, and institutional reporting. You will manage HR data in the HRIS, assist with budgeting and billing, and help coordinate wellness programs and open enrollment activities, while ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 2 years HR experience, and HR certification preferred; proficiency in Word and Excel is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; professional HR credentials preferred.
• PHR/SHRM-CP or a Master's degree preferred.
• Active involvement with HR communities/associations.
• At least 2 years of HR management experience and knowledge of HR laws.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and strategic support to the HR Department.
• Manages benefits administration, HRIS functions, and reporting.
• Coordinates billing, budgeting, and policy compliance for the college.
• Leads wellness initiatives and HR events planning.
• Supports Open Enrollment activities and COBRA administration.
• Maintains HR data in the college HRIS and supports audits.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Coaching employees

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PHR or SHRM-CP certification or Masters preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Benefits & Data Specialist supports the HR Department in performing employment-related initiatives of total rewards. The Benefits & Data Specialist is responsible for performing operational support in the areas of compensation management, benefits administration, institutional reporting, record keeping, billing, budgeting, and policy compliance of the institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs administrative and strategic support for the Human Resources Department
• Provides direct support to the department in benefits administration, HRIS functions, organizational development in the areas of staffing reports and data analytics for department and institutions, and other college initiatives
• Serves as subject matter expert for benefit related inquiries and policies and enrollment
• Manages the administration, including billing and reconciliation, of all employee benefits and services
• Instrumental with managing department budgeting through billing and invoicing processes
• Leads the coordination of Wellness Initiatives and other HR Events
• Processes all benefit and non-benefit related billing and invoicing
• Performs all Open Enrollment Project Work including employee communications, carrier changes, enrollments and COBRA Administration
• Participates in the Benefits Committee and Investment Committee for our Retirement Plan
• Manages HR data in the college HRIS systems
• Helps to administer TIAA Plan Sponsor initiatives and daily administrative needs, including bi-weekly funding contribution in a timely manner
• Initiates and manages the performance review process
• Manages Workers Compensation and FMLA claim administration
• Administers the Tuition Remission, Exchange and Graduate Programs
• Works with Director of Institutional Effectiveness and the Business Office in reporting IPEDS, AAUP and other college required internal and external reporting
• In collaboration with the Director of Human Resources and the Business Office, completes CUPA HR benchmarking surveys and ACA reporting on an annual basis
• Develops and analyzes HR metrics, through CUPA HR
• Performs faculty and staff benchmarking research, analysis and proposals for alignment to Director of Human Resources
• Serves as a member of the campus safety committee
• Helps to monitor Federal, State, and local laws in accordance with college policies
• Manages, gathers data and files and assists with College ERISA Audit
• Helps to create HR webpages for MyW&J
• Fosters positive employee engagement through employee relations and building connections on campus
• Collaborates with the HR Team in developing outcomes for Assessments
• Supervises HR intern tasks and approves time sheets

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification or Masters preferred.
• Engagement with HR communities/associations
• 2 years of human resources management experience with demonstrated knowledge of human resource principles, practices, and labor/employment laws.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to coach and counsel employees and management on issues relevant to job duties.
• Open and easily approachable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Supervisory Duties

This position supervises HR Intern duties.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the position.

Job Description Status

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Washington & Jefferson College reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Employee Benefits

Washington & Jefferson College offers a comprehensive benefit package for benefit eligible employees; including health, vision, and dental coverage, group life insurance, AD&D and LTD coverage, retirement plan, generous leave time, and the tuition benefit programs. These benefits add significantly to the employee's total compensation package.

Getting to Know W&J

Washington & Jefferson College is the best of both worlds: a small-town college setting in historic Washington, Pa., with easy access to the bustling business and cultural districts of nearby Pittsburgh, Pa. just 30 miles to the north. Founded in 1781, W&J College is a private, residential liberal arts college that is focused on student success. Our dedicated, experienced professors are passionate about teaching and work closely with our students to ensure that they receive a quality, comprehensive education. For more than 200 years, our alumni have influenced change in business, politics, medicine, and the arts and sciences as CEOs, lawyers, doctors, researchers, writers, teachers, and in many other equally worthy professions.

Celebrating Community

Washington & Jefferson College welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to participate in a diverse educational community. The College strives to be a place where all students, faculty, administrators and employees are able to live, study and work in an atmosphere free from bias and harassment. The College encourages civil debate and lively exchange of ideas in the belief that such exchanges promote understanding that will grow beyond simple tolerance of difference to embracing and celebrating the richness of diversity. Our graduates acquire knowledge and learn skills that help them thrive in a culturally diverse world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington & Jefferson College (W&J) complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or national origin.