HR Professional I - Benefits

Job Description Summary
Help design, implement, and manage the maintenance of the Benefit administration. Responsible for responding to employee inquiries & responsible for auditing employee and benefit data in PeopleSoft in an accurate and timely manner. Benefits Administrator will also serve as PeopleSoft expert related to Benefits administration.

This is a full-time hybrid position. Any in-person work will be located on the UMN Minneapolis Campus.

Responsibilities: (100%)

• Daily benefits-related data entries, maintain employee and company information in PeopleSoft
• Administer health and retirement benefits for employees in PeopleSoft, such as medical, dental, HRAs, FSAs, life insurance, and retirement savings.
• Manage employee benefits-related data for the biweekly payroll. Enter and update benefit amounts in PeopleSoft in accordance with established payroll due dates
• Correct employee records as needed to ensure an accurate and current employee history
• Coordinate death cases
• Maintains documentation of configurations and processes
• Respond to employees' benefits issues in Salesforce cases
• Follow up with new hires to ensure they complete and submit their benefits.
• Ensure retirement eligibility and payouts.
• Open Enrollment assigned tasks
• Audit incoming and outgoing vendor files discrepancies
• Audit medical, life insurance and dental vendors payments
• Process employee direct billing
• Help automate manual processes to improve accuracy
• Coordinate and manage the benefits for terminated employees - COBRA, Continuation of coverage, severance pay, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree or a combination of related education and professional HR work experience to equal four years.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent analytical/problem solving skills and the ability to work with clients of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Selection Criteria:

• At least one year of professional benefits experience is preferred.
• Preference will be given to those candidates with demonstrated knowledge of benefit plans and/or related payroll experience.
• Experience is desired in working with vendors on operational plan administration issues for benefits plans.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Pay Range: $50,000 - $55,000

Time Appointment: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

A resume is required for this position.

The position will remain open until filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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