Higher Education Benefits & Leave Specialist

Colorado College; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid seasonal breaks and holidays

403(b) retirement plans

Tuition benefits for employee and elig

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Wellness benefits: access to sports, p

Wellness benefits: access to sports, p

Job summary

Colorado College is seeking a Benefits & Leave Administrator to support the implementation, administration, and communication of employee benefit plans and programs. You will provide day-to-day benefit services for active employees and retirees, and liaise with insurers and vendors to ensure smooth operations.

The role covers FMLA, workers’ compensation, tuition reimbursement, and monthly plan funding reconciliations, reporting to Human Resources on a statewide Main Campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5 years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily administration of health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs, acting as primary contact for inquiries.
• Oversee COBRA and retiree benefit operations, notifications, coverage and payments.
• Manage employee leave requests, workers’ compensation and return-to-work processes with vendors and supervisors.
• Administer tuition reimbursement and educational assistance with ACM and Finance.
• Process monthly insurance billings and reconcile discrepancies to ensure timely payments.
• Coordinate with Payroll to maintain accurate deductions and adjustments for hires and retirees.
• Promote wellness programs and safe workplace practices within the College community.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

5 years of experience in a related field

Tools

Ellucian Banner

HRIS systems

Job description

Colorado College is seeking a Benefits & Leave Administrator to support the implementation, administration, and communication of employee benefit plans and programs. You will provide day-to-day benefit services for active employees and retirees, and liaise with insurers and vendors to ensure smooth operations.

The role covers FMLA, workers’ compensation, tuition reimbursement, and monthly plan funding reconciliations, reporting to Human Resources on a statewide Main Campus.