Benefits Manager

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 26 Sep 2021

Posting Details


Working Title Benefits Manager
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202100988AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Management I
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $85,000-$105,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/26/2021
Description of Work Unit
Colorado State University is a large land-grant research institution employing over 10,000 full and part-time faculty, exempt and non-exempt professionals, classified staff and student employees. The University’s Human Resources Department is led by the Chief Human Resources Officer and has responsibility for wide-ranging activities including, but not limited to: all employee benefits; payroll; compensation; Human Resources service center; recruitment, employment selection and classification for State Classified personnel as well as general oversight of the State Personnel System within the University; employee relations; personnel policy development and interpretation; employee records and personnel action processing; and the human resource management information system (HRIS). We are a department that values collegiality. We engage in ongoing and positive interactions among Human Resources staff and with faculty, staff, and students who contribute to our department’s supportive and open culture of inquiry, as well as our commitment to collaboration and professional development.
Position Summary
This position advises and manages all benefit programs and advancements, including vendor management, recommendations to management, and oversight of team’s operational success.
Required Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, finance or another related field
  • At least 7 years of experience overseeing employee benefits programs
  • At least 3 years of management experience overseeing personnel who administer employee benefits programs
Preferred Job Qualifications
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Management
Duty/Responsibility
·  Programs: responsible for day to day efficacy of employee health and welfare programs, life and disability, leave of absence programs, and retirement plans 
·  Initiatives: lead complex projects and efforts, such as renewal, plan changes, open enrollment, legislative changes and implementations 
·  Vendors: evaluate and manage relationships with vendors, consultants, and third party administrators to ensure efficient plan administration
·   Benefit systems: including internal and external solutions; responsibility for overall functionality, configuration, plan setup, workflow processes, upgrades/enhancements, setup, workflow processes, upgrades/enhancements, integrations
·   Resources: plan, organize, assign, and monitor work; responsible for performance management, hiring, resolving conflict and retention
·  Day to day operations: responsible for operational success of team; guide, advise, provide direction and solution to escalations   
Percentage Of Time 65
Job Duty Category Optimization and Results
Duty/Responsibility
·  Interpret, communicate, and recommend implementation of benefit program features and policy/procedure updates
·  Analyze existing benefits policies and market practices among similar organizations, to establish competitive benefits programs
·  Prepare and review plan financial account preparatory work for self-funded trust accounts and adhere to financial accounting procedures 
·  Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; obtain qualified opinions; enforce adherence to requirements; advise management on needed actions
Percentage Of Time 35

Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, submit a cover letter that addresses the minimum qualifications, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Erin Malone, [email protected]
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Similar Positions