Benefits and Wellness Coordinator

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal

Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 68,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington seeks a Benefits & Wellness Coordinator to coordinate benefits, retirement, and wellness eligibility, programs, events, and services for staff and faculty in Arlington. You will raise awareness of employee benefits and wellness, assist with questions, and ensure policy compliance with UT System rules.

Responsibilities include processing eligibility using Benefitfocus, PeopleSoft, ACA, and Limeade; developing communications and promotional materials; and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Health or related field.
Three or more years of employee benefits/retirement administration, workplace wellness, health program planning experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate benefits, retirement events, programs, and services such as health screenings, benefits and wellness fairs, webinars, and workshops.
Advise and provide benefits/wellness information to employees and resolve inquiries.
Process eligibility activities in Benefitfocus, PeopleSoft, ACA and Limeade systems.
Create communications and promotional materials for benefits, retirement and wellness events.
Develop metrics and reports to evaluate wellness programs and initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Health or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Benefitfocus

Limeade

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S06284P

Position Title

Position Title Benefits and Wellness Coordinator

Department

Department Talent, Culture, & Engagement

Location

Location Arlington

Job Family

Job Family Human Resources

Position Status

Position Status Full-time

Work Hours

Work Hours Standard

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

Open to

Open to External and Internal

Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php

Job Summary

Benefits & Wellness Coordinator will coordinate benefits, retirement, and wellness eligibility, programs, events, and services for staff and faculty. Coordinate programs that raise awareness and promotes employee benefits, retirement, and wellness. Assist employees with benefits/wellness questions and resolve benefits/wellness issues. Processes employee benefits eligibility while following UT System and University policies and procedures.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $62,000 to $68,000 . The final offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and coordinate benefits, wellness, retirement events, programs, and services such as health screenings, benefits and wellness fairs, webinars, and workshops that align with the goals of the university and UT Systems. Conduct benefits/wellness and retirement orientations, counseling sessions, information sessions, annual enrollment, and presentations.
Advise and provide benefits/wellness, and retirement information to employees. Respond timely to benefits/wellness and retirement inquiries, troubleshoot, and resolve benefits/wellness and retirement issues. Provide customer service to and collaborate with leaders, employees, HR, Payroll, Leave Management, Records, HRIS , and external vendors.
Timely and accurately process eligibility activities ( BAS ), and data in the Benefitfocus, PeopleSoft, ACA , and Limeade systems.
Create and distribute communications, marketing material, and promotional activities for benefits, retirement, and wellness events.
Develop and maintain quantitative metrics and reports related to benefits and wellness programs and assist in determining the effectiveness of programs in achieving stated goals; analyze quantitative data to gain insight and make recommendations regarding employee wellness programming and initiatives.
Comply with employee benefits and retirement laws, regulations, and UT System policies and procedures.
Keep abreast of current national wellness and wellbeing initiatives, trends, and activities.
Performs other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Health or related field
Three (3) years or more of employee benefits/retirement administration, workplace wellness, health program planning experience or an equivalent mix of education and relevant employee benefits/retirement administration, workplace wellness, health program planning experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency with PeopleSoft, Benefitfocus, and Limeade.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of employee benefits and retirement laws, regulations, filings, compliance, and UT System policies.
Knowledge of health and wellness programs and methods of encouraging participation.
Skilled in organizing events, projects, and information.
Skilled in collecting and analyzing quantitative data and preparing reports.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
Exceptional customer service skills and follow through.
Strong problem-solving skills.
High level of attention to detail.
High level of confidentiality.
Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and HRIS system software.
Ability to multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignment.

Other Requirements

Working Conditions

Special Conditions for Eligibility

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Minimum Number of References Required

Minimum Number of References Required 3

Maximum Number of References Accepted

Special Instructions to Applicants

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD or equivalent
* How many years of experience with employee benefits and retirement?
- None/Less than 1
- 1 to 2 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 years or more
* How many years of related work experience in event planning or related work experience?
- 0 to 2 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 to 6 years
- 7 or more