Temporary Benefits Assistant

Boston College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston College is seeking a Temporary Benefits Assistant to support the Benefits Office in Brighton, MA. This onsite role is 29 hours per week and paid at $24–$26 per hour, commensurate with experience.

The position focuses on responding to inquiries, processing enrollment forms, and assisting with retiree billing and vendor coordination. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proven track record of reliability and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Respond to employee benefit inquiries via email, phone, and in person.
• Process enrollment forms and Salary Reduction Agreements in PeopleSoft/HRIS.
• Assist with retiree billing matters and vendor coordination.
• Support daily administrative processes in the Benefits Office.
• Handle tuition remission vouchers and related notices.
• Provide backup support to the Benefits Office as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Discretion and confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description

Position Details

Job Title:Temporary Benefits Assistant
Location:Brighton, MA – Onsite
Hours:29 hours per week, depending on availability and demand.
Hourly Range: $24-26/hr. Competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Position Summary

Boston College is seeking a Temporary Benefits Assistant to support the daily operations of the Benefits Office. This role will provide administrative assistance with employee benefits, respond to phone and email inquiries, and assist in processing various enrollment forms and employee notices.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to employee benefit inquiries via email, phone, and in-person.
• Process retirement plan enrollment forms and Salary Reduction Agreements, entering data into the PeopleSoft
• HR/Payroll system.
• Assist in processing tuition remission vouchers.
• Support the Assistant Director with retiree billing matters and coordination with vendors.
• Assist with processing Retiree Medical Savings Account notices and related activities.
• In general, assist with daily administrative processes as needed.

Requirements

• Available to start in early October or earlier
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Google Workspace
• 1–2 years of HR or Benefits experience (preferred)
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proven follow-through and ability to work independently
• Ability to work with little supervision and have a respect for confidentiality.

Closing Statement

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.