Benefits and Human Resources Specialist

Benefits

• Full Time
• Compensation: OP3; $51,425 annually
• Benefits: Provided

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or closely related field required
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience working within benefits administration or a similarly complex compliance role required
• Experience with human resources, employee benefit administration software and data management systems required
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation preferred

Responsibilities

• Benefits Administration: Provide excellent customer service to all employee groups in supplying information and resources related to employee benefits and eligibility
• Tuition Waiver Responsibilities: Become familiar with employee contracts to accurately determine tuition waiver eligibility, including differences in benefit structures across employee groups
• Compliance & Documentation: Conduct a complete Dependent Audit on all covered employees with dependent(s) on health, dental and vision coverage
• Data Maintenance & Technology: Maintain employee benefit files, including confidential health information subject to HIPAA compliance

Essential Functions

• Organize, plan and coordinate vendors for the benefits fair and/or vaccine clinic annually
• Collaborate with the Benefits Manager to plan and facilitate the Benefits 101 training session
• Provide back up support to the Benefits Manager for data requests, collecting information from our third party benefits administrator for data requests, collective bargaining, survey completion

Job Specifications

• Education Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or closely related field required
• Work Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years of experience working within benefits administration or a similarly complex compliance role required
• Skills: Customer Service, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Technical Proficiency

Physical Demands

• Long periods of sitting, reading and writing, listening and computer work
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in carrying out all duties, including maintaining confidential record tracking system
• Understanding of local, state and federal laws, regulations and standards pertaining to public sector labor relations
• Knowledge of human resources policies, procedures and management practices, involving recruitment, employment, terminations and contract administration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure while possessing mature judgment and flexibility in regards to interruptions and schedule changes
• Understand and appreciate our community college philosophy and diverse populations
• Maintain high levels of confidentiality with appropriate discretion
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment that calls for flexibility/adaptability and the ability to handle multiple interruptions and make quick decisions

Working Conditions

• GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements.
• Compliance information is available on our policies website.
• Must be able to work flexible hours (i.e. evenings and night) including occasional weekends.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment that calls for flexibility/adaptability and the ability to handle multiple interruptions and make quick decisions