Benefits & Payroll Leader — Faith-Driven University

Asbury University; Wilmore, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Asbury University is seeking a Benefits and Payroll Manager to join the Human Resources team. The role focuses on daily administration of benefits plans and payroll, ensuring timely payments and regulatory compliance while supporting the university’s mission and spiritual vitality.

The position requires partnering with offices across campus, maintaining confidential records, and guiding open enrollment and education on benefits for faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (candidates with over ten years of benefits or human resources experience may substitute experience for a degree).
• 3-5 years of previous benefits administration and/or human resources experience.
• A high degree of proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet functions.
• An ability to appropriately work with highly confidential material.
• Excellent technological, verbal and written communication skills.
• Human resources certification is preferred (PHR, SHRM-CP).
• A committed and dynamic Christian faith is vital along with the ability to support the University’s theological position, lifestyle standards and mission.

Responsibilities

• Administers all employee benefits plans and on-boarding for eligible employees.
• Manages payroll processes, time and attendance, taxes, and payroll policies.
• Maintains benefit enrollment/termination records and open enrollment communications.
• Oversees retirement and tuition/loan programs, audits, and required reporting.
• Handles claims, billing issues, and vendor contract renewals.
• Maintains employee files and supports policy development and handbook updates.
• Coordinates exit processes and annual retirement plan audit.
• Supports employee relations and performance management activities.

Skills

Benefits administration

HR experience

Confidential data handling

Communication skills

Technological proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PHR/SHRM-CP preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

HRIS

Job description

Asbury University is seeking a Benefits and Payroll Manager to join the Human Resources team. The role focuses on daily administration of benefits plans and payroll, ensuring timely payments and regulatory compliance while supporting the university’s mission and spiritual vitality.

The position requires partnering with offices across campus, maintaining confidential records, and guiding open enrollment and education on benefits for faculty and staff.