Benefits and Human Resources Specialist

Benefits

• Full Time
• Compensation: OP3; $51,425 annually
• Benefits: Health Coverage, Time off, Wellness Program, Continuous Learning, Retirement Plans

Essential Functions

• Benefits Administration: Provide customer service, maintain benefits, reconcile spreadsheets, assist with unique requests, collaborate with manager.
• Tuition Waiver Responsibilities: Familiarize with eligibility, track taxable tuition, communicate with employees, coordinate with Student Financial Services.
• Compliance & Documentation: Conduct Dependent Audit, partner with consultants, support contract negotiations, maintain correspondence, run census reports, assist with Employee leaves, workers' compensation, and LTD claims.
• Data Maintenance & Technology: Maintain employee benefit files, complete report requests, organize vendors, plan benefits fair/vaccine clinic, provide back-up support.

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, 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.
• Must be able 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.

Next Steps / Application Process

Please complete an application: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/careers. Submit a cover letter and resume.

The opportunity to apply for this position will close at the end of the day on the close date referenced at the top of this job posting.

Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity employer.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation.

To apply, visit https://grcc.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=3752643.

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