On-Campus Benefits Specialist

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission data entry

Insurance data feeds processing

Benefit invoices reconciliation

Payroll deduction processing

Job summary

Chapman University is seeking a Benefits Specialist to oversee the administration of employee benefits, including enrollment, eligibility, tuition remission, and retirement processing. The role reports to the Senior Benefits Manager and requires meticulous attention to detail and a strong customer-service orientation.

This in-person position emphasizes collaboration across departments, with a focus on accurate recordkeeping, compliance with IRS and plan rules, and timely processing of

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in benefits administration.
• Working knowledge of health and welfare benefit plans, eligibility rules, and enrollment processes.
• Familiarity with retirement plan enrollment processes (e.g., 403(b)/401(k)).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, ability to multitask and work independently or in a team.
• Empathetic, professional communication with sound judgment; maintains confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process new-hire enrollments, terminations, benefit elections and qualifying life events.
• Verify eligibility for employees and dependents according to plan rules.
• Audit benefit enrollments for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Process retirement plan enrollments, changes, loans, and distributions; coordinate with plan vendor.
• Monitor contributions and vesting; reconcile with plan recordkeeper.

Skills

Empathy & service

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer focus

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

HRIS (PeopleSoft/Workday/ADP)

Job description

Chapman University is seeking a Benefits Specialist to oversee the administration of employee benefits, including enrollment, eligibility, tuition remission, and retirement processing. The role reports to the Senior Benefits Manager and requires meticulous attention to detail and a strong customer-service orientation.

This in-person position emphasizes collaboration across departments, with a focus on accurate recordkeeping, compliance with IRS and plan rules, and timely processing of