Human Resources Generalist - Benefits

MVSU International; Mississippi; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MVSU International is seeking a qualified Benefits Administrator to manage the University's employee benefits programs in accordance with carrier contracts and regulatory requirements.

The role involves enrolling new employees, communicating options, coordinating open enrollment, reconciling billing and eligibility, and maintaining Banner-based records for compliance. Strong communication, detail orientation, and Microsoft Office skills are required; Ellucian Banner experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with knowledge of state and federal benefits regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a diverse population.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under time constraints.
• Experience analyzing and reconciling billing statements.
• Ability to work independently and interpret complex guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Administer the University's employee benefits programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Enroll new employees and explain available benefit options.
• Coordinate open enrollment and organize benefits fairs as needed.
• Mediate benefit eligibility and payment issues with carriers.
• Reconcile enrollment forms and billings with employee records.
• Set up new benefit deduction codes in Banner and manage labor distributions.
• Process PERS / retirement forms and related documents.
• Maintain accurate benefit data for audits.

Skills

Benefits management

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Microsoft Office

Job description

The successful candidate will administer the University's employee benefit programs in compliance with carrier contracts (e.g. workers' compensation, enrolling new employees, explaining benefit options, organizing benefit fairs, mediating benefit eligibility and payment issues, open enrollment, etc.); maintain a wide variety of benefit information (e.g. provider contracts, claim files, employee records) for the purpose of providing up to date reference and audit trail for compliance; processes a variety of information (e.g. COBRA , FMLA and retirement); process documentation for requests from outside agencies (e.g. workers' compensation claims, retired and transitional employees; court ordered adjustments, job verifications, tax levies); reconcile enrollment forms and billings to employee records (e.g. COBRA , disability, retirement Health, FMLA etc); setup "New" benefit deduction codes in Banner and assign labor distribution data as needed; enter fund, organization, and account changes in Banner; terminate all benefit deductions in Banner and notify insurance companies of terminations; process and submit PERS forms to the retirement system; process Optional Retirement Plan documents.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree; extensive working knowledge of state and federal regulations regarding benefits management ( ADA , FMLA , Workers Compensation); ability to communicate effectively to a diverse population; attentiveness to details; ability to work under time constraints; advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications; ability to analyze and reconcile billing statements; ability to work independently and interpret various guidelines and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Ellucian Banner is a plus

Physical Demands

Posting Number

Posting Number SF944P

Open Date

Open Date 11/02/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation

Optional Documents