Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits)

Position Number: 998834

Department: Human Resources

Salary: $44,000 – $48,000

Remote: No

Job Summary

Performs professional level work in the administration of human resource programs, benefits, and processes. This position is responsible for performing a variety of human resource activities such as customer service; leave management; employee benefits; personnel data entry and record keeping.

Essential Duties

1. Employee Benefits

• Understanding, communication and implementation of the university benefit programs. These programs include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance and any/all insurance options administered by the university through ERS.
• Assists in the administration of the university’s retirement programs, Teacher Retirement System (TRS) and Optional Retirement Program (ORP).
• Assist in the administration of the university 403(b) plan.

2. Employee Processing and Support

• Conducts new employee on-boarding including verifying new employees’ authorization to work, explaining and completing employment and benefits paperwork, and answering any questions regarding employment at the University.
• Conducts exit/clearance activities (separation of employment) for employees who separate employment from the University, including retirement.

3. Human Resources Systems

• Processes payroll, insurance, personnel action forms within stated deadlines as required by the University’s business processes.
• Performs assigned tasks using computer applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word and administrative systems such as Banner other proprietary software systems.

4. Human Resources Automation

• Oversees HR automation processes such as the leave management process, on-line timekeeping, electronic personnel action forms and other automated processes.
• Creates, updates, or changes electronic personnel action forms.
• Maintains working knowledge of HR related processes that could benefit from HR automation opportunities and effectively communicate those opportunities to management and/or implement automation instances.

5. Customer Service

• Counsels and responds to questions, in person, email and by phone, from employees regarding insurance, retirement, service time, general benefits and human resource programs.
• Receives and responds to employment verifications from outside sources such as state agencies, private employers, banks, mortgage companies, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of human resource management principles and practices
• Knowledge of applicable employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, ADA, Title VII, IRCA, COBRA, HIPAA)
• Knowledge of business principles related to problem solving and process improvement
• Knowledge of payroll processes and procedures
• Knowledge of employee benefits and insurance programs
• Knowledge of computer systems and standard office applications

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
• Proficiency in applying technology and systems to support business processes and problem resolution

Abilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain organized records, files, and reports
• Ability to analyze information and support effective problem solving
• Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in human resources or any business field plus one year experience in any area of human resources or payroll. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job is acceptable.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu.

Posting Number: S1140P

Open Until Filled: Yes

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