Benefits, Retirement and Billing Specialist
University Of Idaho
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Job summary
University of Idaho is seeking a Benefits, Retirement and Billing Specialist in Moscow to support the administration of health benefits and retirement programs. The role assists with benefits advisory, calculations, and records management, while coordinating with vendors on billing and claims.
The specialist will ensure HIPAA compliance, review benefit-related documentation, and train employees and partners on changes to policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- 1 year of employee benefits related experience.
- Experience reviewing documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance.
- Experience compiling data for reports.
- Experience explaining Federal and State law, policies and procedures to employees and leadership.
- Experience HIPAA compliance and handling sensitive information.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate administration of health benefit and retirement programs.
- Advise and provide assistance for benefits and retirement calculations.
- Administer benefit vendor payments and employee billings.
- Ensure HIPAA compliance and correct payroll deductions per policy.
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Job description
Position Title Benefits, Retirement and Billing Specialist
Division/College
Division/College Human Resources
Department
Department Employment and Benefit Services
Location
Location Moscow
The Benefits, Retirement and Billing Specialist works with the Senior Benefit Specialist and Director of Human Resources to coordinate the administration of the University health benefit and retirement programs. The individual will be responsible for advising and providing assistance for benefits. The Specialist will provide calculations and manage records for employee retirements and health and welfare benefits programs. The Benefit Specialist will administer benefit vendor payment and claims payment process/employee billings, leave programs, disability, workers compensation leave as well as manage complex benefits issues (phone, e-mail, and in-person). The Specialist reviews and provides recommendations for benefits, research and make appropriate correction to employee payroll deductions, and collaborate with vendors regarding billing matters The Specialist will be responsible for implementing, advising, supporting, auditing and training all employees and external partners on benefits and retirement policies, procedures, legal, IRS and regulatory changes. The Benefit Specialist must understand, adhere to and assist with University HIPAA compliance. The Specialist provides coordination with Employment Services with regard to medical leave of absence issues and ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) issues.
Unit URL
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources
- 1 year of employee benefits related experience
- Demonstrated experience reviewing documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance
- Compiling data and information for reports
- Experience explaining Federal and State Law, policies and procedures to employees, supervisors and high level leadership in a group or individual setting
- Experience managing HIPAA related information and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive materials
- Experience analyzing information, researching a variety of sources to identify and resolve problems or issues and making recommendations for resolutions in a proactive and reactive atmosphere
- Experience with employee benefits administration, retirement programs; HIPAA compliance and fringe benefits programs
- Demonstrated ability to interpret, explain and apply benefit laws, rules and requirements
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex personnel/benefit problems and develop alternatives and recommendations
- Bachelor’s degree in related field (or 5 years of professional experience, involving areas of Human resources, employee benefits, retirement, billing, finance, insurance, or records administration)
- None
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a team to accomplish shared goals
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally and to identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues
- Experience working with a self-funded health plan
- Experience coordinating with the Idaho Department of Insurance, benefits Consultants and Third Party Administrators
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Knowledge of higher education or state government personnel policies and procedures
- Experience conducting training and/or making public presentations
- Experience with Banner
- None
Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Employee Category Classified
Pay Range $24.23 per hour or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment Fiscal Year
1
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No
Posting Date 09/09/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Resume/CV
- Letter of Qualification
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Academic Careers
- Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
- Chronicle
- HigherEd/Academic Impressions
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Ed
- Newspaper
- Other Venue
- Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
- University of Idaho Website
- University of Idaho Daily Register
- University of Idaho Employee
- Word of Mouth
- Militaryjob.com
- DSPSjobs.com
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States of America?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you now, or in the future require sponsorship through the University of Idaho to continue working in the United States?
- Yes
- No
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