Sr. HR Specialist - Benefits
Southern Methodist University Inc

Dallas, Texas

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Description

Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Job Summary:

The Sr. Benefits Specialist performs a variety of duties related to the delivery of employee benefits to University employees. Interprets and applies HR benefits programs & policies, responds to employee and management inquiries, and resolves participant issues. Provides project support (e.g., open enrollment, web page development, educational sessions, etc.), working with other members of the HR Department. Interacts regularly with all benefits vendors, Benefits Accounting, Payroll, Legal, Student Financials, & International Student & Scholar Services. Heavily involved in data management and Benefits Administration Peoplesoft module processes, working with OIT, Payroll and vendors to ensure employee data integrity is maintained.

Essential Functions:

  • Administration: Interprets/applies HR benefits programs & policies. Manages Unemployment Compensation, medical coverage for employees on J1 Visas, COBRA, weekly BCBS discrepancy reports, and National Medical Support Notices. Facilitates staff termination process including end of employment communications (staff & managers), time reporting verification, and payment of accrued, unused vacation.
  • Customer Care: Responds to questions regarding plan eligibility, interpretation of plan provisions, vacation accruals, vacation payout, life events, COBRA, Unemployment Compensation, time reporting/approval, and numerous other HR related issues via phone, email or in-person.
  • Data/Technical: Runs daily BenAdmin and monthly passive event processes. Reviews system output from file processing; researches/resolves issues. Creates/monitors life events. Edits/runs queries. Identifies/researches system/file issues at participant/plan/program level. Assists OIT with system set-up & testing. Coordinates resolution of problems with appropriate internal/external parties.
  • Tuition Benefits Administration: Performs system data maintenance, review and evaluation of student accounts. Responds to questions regarding eligibility, plan provisions, and policy. Prepares/distributes Tuition Benefits tax information for academic graduate programs. Audit awards, hours, etc. Coordinate Tuition Benefits awards with Student Financials.
  • Auditing: Regularly audits monthly time reporting for terminating monthly staff; dependent eligibility for health plans; contribution limits for spending accounts; 403(b) Retirement Plan and Emeriti Health Account mandatory enrollment; health savings account activation; Tuition Benefits. Additional audits as needed.
  • Benefits Website: Update the Benefits pages of the Human Resources website annually and as needed (e.g., premiums changes, plans changes, etc.)
  • Special Events & Projects - Open Enrollment, New Employee/New Faculty Orientation, and others as needed.


Qualifications

Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Human Resources or a related subject.
A minimum of five years of work experience is required. Candidate with prior employee benefit administration experience is required, primarily in the areas of qualified health and retirement plans, FMLA, COBRA, new employee onboarding, retirements, and annual open enrollment.
Candidate with CEBS, PHR or SHRM-CP certifications is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Innovative problem-solver candidate with strong employee relations and vendor management skills is required. Candidate with working knowledge of relevant regulations applicable to qualified benefits plan administration (i.e., FMLA, HIPAA, COBRA, ADA and the Affordable Care Act) is required.
Candidate should have proficiency in MS Office, with advanced skills in Excel is preferred. A working knowledge of HRIS is also required; PeopleSoft preferred. Previous experience with web page development and maintenance (e.g. Frontpage, Sitecore) is also preferred.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate to have strong written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills with a commitment to customer service. Organizational and planning skills with a keen attention to detail is a must.

Deadline to Apply:

Open until filled.
Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by September 7, 2021.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

This position requires the ability to bend, carry/lift up to 25 lbs, and sit for long periods of time

EEO Statement: SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.


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