Benefits Specialist

University of New Hampshire, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Durham, PENNSYLVANIA
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Position Details
Summary


Operating Title Benefits Specialist
Long Classification Title Human Resources Coordinator
Campus Location Durham
Department UNH HR Enterprise
Summary of Position
The Benefits Specialist is an HR Shared Services team member who administers the full life cycle of all leaves for USNH staff and faculty including one or a combination of the following: FMLA, STD, LTD, Military Leaves, Workers Compensation and paid/unpaid personal leaves. This position will work to administer employee leaves of absence in accordance with university policies and federal and state leave regulations, while providing instruction, guidance and excellent customer service to employees and managers. The Benefits Specialist assists employees with various benefit related issues, concerns or requests for service in accordance with University System-wide policies regarding assigned benefits programs, while maintaining a very high degree of confidentiality.
Acceptable minimum level of education Associate's
Acceptable minimum years of experience 3-5 years
Additional Job Information
Posting Number PS4382FY24
Other minimum qualifications
• Associate degree and 3 years of professional experience in HR or a related field, or combination of higher education and professional experience equivalent to 5 years.
• Extensive knowledge of the leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FLSA, FMLA, ADA, workers compensation and other applicable laws.
• General knowledge of state leave laws, focus on those in New Hampshire and neighboring New England States
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated successful process improvement skills.
• Proven follow-through skills to complete tasks, projects and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and multi-task in a high-volume environment while maintaining a strong attention to detail.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of State leave laws and regulations across the US.
• Familiarity with State and Federal employment law.
• Experience with HCM and Time and Leave Management systems.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/59278
Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00
Grade 16
EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Details


Posting Date 01/25/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Closing Date
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No
Job Category Hourly Staff (Non-Exempt)
Appointment Type Regular
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