Senior Benefits Coordinator

University of Houston - Clear Lake, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Houston, TEXAS

Senior Benefits Coordinator 

Description

 

The Senior Benefits Coordinator is responsible for the administration of group benefit programs such as basic and major medical coverage, dental insurance, group life insurance, disability insurance, standard retirement plans, optional tax deferred annuity plans, and workers' compensation claims. Responsible for interpretation and administration of policies and laws related to insurance, use of leave, retirement eligibility, etc. Maintains oversight for all benefits related functions for university.

Duties:

  • Consults with and advises faculty and staff regarding all benefit related options; prepares and processes insurance enrollment forms for new employees; audits and processes insurance and flexible benefit enrollment/change forms, assists employees with claims processing and coverage verification as needed; verifies previous state service for benefits-eligible staff; conducts new employee benefit orientation; and coordinates summer insurance enrollment procedures and meetings, and retirement seminars. Conducts all new faculty on-boarding.
  • Data enters employee benefits into two automated systems, ERS and the university system human resources/payroll database (PS-HRMS), and reconciles insurance, salary, and/or premium discrepancies between systems. Enters all adjustments to deducts on the pay lines and checks to make sure screens in PeopleSoft are activated and deactivated upon on-boarding and off-boarding.  Serves as point of contact for UH System TRS reporting to ensure accuracy.
  • Serves as university liaison to insurance and retirement carriers and agents regarding employee elections and changes; researches salary, service, and retirement history for compliance with related regulations; coordinates leaves of absence without pay in ERS and administers the insurance self pay provision; processes death claims; handles termination of benefits; and processes service retirements. Maintains oversight for all benefit related functions for university.
  • Assists employees with workers' compensation claims and files required reports with appropriate university offices and the State Office of Risk Management.
  • Prepares benefits communication materials, summary booklets, retirement handbooks and other articles for publication. Maintains Benefits section of HR website and serves on system wide benefits committee. Organizes and markets work/life events and campus community resources, and performs related duties as assigned.
 

Qualifications

 

Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum four years of benefits and/or Human Resources experience.
  • Professional and effective oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact at all levels and exercise good judgment in dealing with confidential information and materials.
  • Must be an enthusiastic self-starter with energy and drive, and contribute as a positive working member in a team environment.
  • Experienced in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines with the flexibility to respond to changing needs.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills that promote positive and collaborative interactions with the campus community.
  • Must exhibit a strong service-oriented approach.

    • Desired:

    Master's Degree Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

    Experience working in higher education.

    Notary Public.

     
    Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Unofficial Transcripts 
    Notes to Applicant: 

    Full-time position with benefits. Background check required. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a resume, cover letter and transcripts. Applications without the required documents will be considered incomplete and disqualified.

     
    Salary: $63,251 - $69,576 per year
    Schedule
    : Full-time
    Organization
    : C0068 Human Resources
    Job Posting
    : Nov 7, 2023, 10:35:42 AM

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