Manager, Benefits and ADA Administration - HR

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia.

Job Summary

The Manager of Benefits and ADA Administration is an operational leader responsible for overseeing the institution's campus implementation and optimization of employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with organizational goals. Lead and mentor the Benefits team to ensure appropriate interaction with vendors and University System of Georgia resources as well as proper facilitation of enrollment processes, issue resolution, and adherence to policies and procedures. Serve as a subject matter expert in benefits operations, FMLA and ADA administration, providing guidance to HR team members and support to employees on leaves, accommodations and benefit-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for analyzing and directing all functional-related activities within the area of employee benefits, providing prioritization of time and resources
• Build and mentor a strong functional team of benefits practitioners through effective recruiting, training, coaching, and team building, mentoring the Benefits staff to foster a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence
• Oversee the workplace accommodation process ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, As Amended (2008) and establishing best practices for eligibility, determining reasonableness, and facilitating the interactive process
• Oversee FMLA leave of absence function, establishing best practices and developing consistent and effective processes
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior HR leadership
• Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, laws, and regulations governing benefits and related systems

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: Five (5) years of progressive HR experience with at least three (3) years benefits operations, preferably in higher education or a complex organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional Preferred Qualifications: PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or other relevant certification
• PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience leading a team, experience data-drive decision making, experience with leave and ADA administration

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $95,000 to $105,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Abilities

• Knowledge: Ability to research and apply legal parameters and practices for leave and ADA administration
• Skills: Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines, ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions, ability to influence and negotiate effectively, ability to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines, ability to maintain objectivity and confidentiality, Knowledge of industry specific practices and federal regulations, Knowledge of University System of GA benefit plans a plus

Other Information

• This is a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
• Background Check: Standard Enhanced
• Education: Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
• All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.