Benefits Specialist

Primary Purpose:
Under general direction, the Benefits Specialist is
responsible for overseeing the administration and management of all types of leaves. This includes short term disability (STD), long term
disability (LTD), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), California paid leave, Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), military leaves, and all other types of leaves. The Benefits Specialist will also perform a variety of other human resource
functions within the areas of benefits administration

Essential Functions:
Leave Administration:

• Administer all
  employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, parental leave, medical leave, personal leave, and other leave types.
• Full cycle
  reasonable accommodation processes as needed in collaboration with HR and legal teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for
  employees and managers regarding leave eligibility, documentation requirements, and return-to-work procedures.
• Coordinate with HR,
  payroll, benefits, and third-party leave administrators to ensure accurate leave processing.
• Maintain up-to-date and confidential
  records of leave requests, approvals, and communications.
• Track leave balances, pay time reporting, timelines, and deadlines;
  provide regular updates to management.
• Assist in developing and updating leave-related policies, procedures, and employee
  communications.
• Conduct audits to ensure leave records are accurate and compliant.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state,
  and local leave laws, as well as company policies.

Benefit Administration:

• Serve the primary point of contact for employee
  benefits inquiries, providing guidance and support.
• Maintain and update benefits data within the HRIS system; ensure accurate
  recordkeeping and reporting.
• Support the preparation and distribution of required benefits documentation (Summary Plan
  Descriptions, compliance notices, benefits statements).
• Support audits, filings, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist in planning and executing annual open enrollment, including employee communication, website and system updates.
• Ensure
  compliance with federal, state, and local laws (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Serves as back up for daily administration of a
  designated Benefit Plan portfolio, such as health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, FSA/HSA, disability, wellness programs,
  etc.
• Serves as back up for billing and invoicing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree. (Two (2)
  years of full time experience in the same/similar position is equal to one (1) year of completed post high school education
  coursework.)
• One (1) year of experience in HR leave administration, benefits administration, or related HR function.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of leave administration and laws i.e. STD, LTD, FMLA,CFRA and related
  job protections rights laws.
• Excellent customer service skills with strong compassion and empathy.
• Excellent verbal and
  written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task to
  meet deadlines.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Banner and Argos experience.
• Positive attitude, proven
  ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing
  social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and
  knowledge in their work.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success
of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the
ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and
staff.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist
motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional
lifting up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment with use
of computer and phone. Work performed during standard business hours. Additional time may be required to meet business needs and deadlines.
Limited travel offsite to meetings or conferences.

Hiring Range: $24.00 – $30.00 per hour. We consider factors such as, but
not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and
organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Background Check Statement:
All applicants who receive a conditional
offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.

AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure
Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to
disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals
related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32024

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