Temporary Benefits Assistant

Wesleyan University, United States

Updated: 19 days ago
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Position Information
Position Information


Job Posting Number T00968
Position Title Temporary Benefits Assistant
Department Benefits-1186
Job Category Temporary Posting
Pay Type Hourly
Salary Range
$25.00- $30.00/hr
Position Details
The Human Resources Department is currently recruiting for a Temporary Benefits Assistant to work within the Benefits unit.
Responsibilities include:
  • Assist with administering benefit plans including: health, dental, life, FSA, HSA, EAP, COBRA and life continuation, mortgage assistance, and dependent tuition plans.
  • Assist with administrative tasks related to retirement, retiree benefits, disability, leave of absence and other benefit plans.
  • Assist employees with benefit and annual enrollment, qualifying life status events and benefit claims and issues.
  • Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
  • Ensure benefit changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction, including arrears.
  • Perform quality checks of benefits-related data.
  • Assist with the annual open enrollment process.
  • Ensure benefits documents are consistently retained in DocFinity or Workday.
  • Serve as an employee advocate ensuring consistency and responsiveness.
  • Other duties as assigned.


This is an on-campus, non-benefit eligible, position working up to 30hrs per week through December 31, 2024.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Two (2) years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
  • Experience working with group employee benefits including: customer service, regulation and compliance.
  • Proven record of customer service oriented approach to benefit issues/problems.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies at all levels within the university community as well as external providers.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Strong organizational skills including attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and HRIS systems.
  • Must be familiar with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid and COBRA compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree in a related field.
Experience with PeopleSoft or Workday.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.
Quick Link https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/10489

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