HR Manager, Benefits and Operations

St Edwards University

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx Coverage

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Retirement Plan with Match

Tuition Benefits

Paid Holidays

Job summary

St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas is seeking an HR Manager to lead benefits administration and daily HR operations. This role involves managing recruitment, compensation, and leave programs while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of HR experience, including 3 years in benefits administration, a bachelor's degree, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years human resources experience, with 3 years in benefits administration.
Knowledge of HRIS and compliance.
SHRM or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide daily operations customer service and support to end users.
Supervise and train HR Generalists as needed.
Manage benefits delivery for all health and wellness programs.
Ensure compliance with all benefit programs and regulations.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively

Integrity and professionalism

Ability to adapt to changing situations

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Proficient with Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

HR Manager, Benefits and Operations

Human Resources

Salary range: $80K to $85K

St. Edward's University of Austin, Texas invites applications for the position of Human Resources (HR) Manager. The HR Manager will assist with planning, directing, providing leadership and overseeing assigned daily activities and operation of the university's human resource function including recruitment and employment, classification and compensation, benefits, leave programs and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 5 years human resources experience, with 3 of those years specifically related to benefits administration, including working knowledge of HRIS and compliance;
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; in lieu of a bachelor's degree, an additional two (2) years of directly related professional experience is required;

Preferred Qualifications

SHRM or PHR certification
Certified Employee Benefits Specialists (CEB) certification
Prior experience in Higher Ed human resources

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize tasks with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, including time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to act with integrity and professionalism, exercising sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive employee and institutional information
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations and responsibilities without losing focus or service
Engage in meaningful and intentional professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite software and related software

Essential Responsibilities Include

General/HR Ops

Provides daily operations customer service and support to end users (employees, managers, and HR colleagues).
Supervises and provides training and instructional information to HR Generalists, as needed.
Under direction of the EDHR, develops sustainable and scalable tools and processes to ensure accuracy of outgoing data to the Finance team.
Supports updates and recommends improvements; may lead and/or participate in new project implementations and functionality uptake, seeing projects through the full lifecycle.
Works with the EDHR to provide counsel to supervisors and senior management & recommends, manages, maintains, reviews, and updates university compensation policies, systems, and salary ranges and participates in salary surveys.

Benefits and Leave Programs

Day to day management of benefits delivery for all of university sponsored health, wellness, leave, and retirement benefit programs.
Manages renewal process including annual enrollment activities, benefits fair, and any changes to plan design, including year‑round employee communications, and ensures accurate and timely processing, billing reconciliations, and employment data entry is performed.
Processes prior service credit for retirement plan eligibility in accordance with organizational policies and plan provisions.
Ensures legal compliance in administration of all benefit programs and related employment policies. Maintains up‑to‑date knowledge of Federal, State, local laws and regulatory changes.
Responsible for reporting on, monitoring and maintaining required legal compliance of benefits documents, filing requirements and participant notifications to ensure benefit program compliance. Generates insurance enrollment and premium reports and communicates required updates to the Payroll Office.
Manages external vendors, service providers, brokers and consultants to achieve product, service, and cost goals.
Collaborates with EDHR and Associate Directors to ensure accurate and timely entry and administration of employee leaves (FMLA, ADA, WC) and ensures application of university leave programs and short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, as needed.
Other duties as assigned, trained for, and/or qualified to do.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises HR Generalists, manages workload and schedules, evaluates and monitors performance, resolves employee issues, adheres to department and university procedures by meeting timelines, including absence, training, annual evaluations and reporting. Defines team goals and communicates department objectives, builds team culture.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check is required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

St. Edward's University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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