About the Human Resource Benefits Office
The Human Resources (HR) Benefits Office supports all university constituencies. In directing the benefit programs for the university, our goal is to review, analyze, develop, implement, communicate and manage a competitive, flexible and financially sound benefits package for active and retired faculty and staff. In addition, the HR Benefits Office is responsible for monitoring state and federal legislation changes and implementing appropriate benefit/system changes. We are committed to supporting the benefit needs of the Tufts University community who are collectively committed to creating a Brighter World .
This Sr. Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering a portfolio of benefits under general supervision. The ideal candidate for this position enjoys working independently but collaboratively and will possess the competencies and functional/technical abilities as listed below as normally acquired through five (5) or more years of experience working in a Benefits position.
Qualifications:
Functional/Technical Abilities:
- Experience managing benefit contracts.
- Knowledge of benefits programs and laws.
- Experience working with HR information systems to administer benefits.
- Experience preparing and presenting benefits information to employees.
- Experience auditing or reconciling benefits information with vendor(s).
- Experience with project management systems or practices. (Preferred)
- Experience working with case management systems. (Preferred)
- Ensures Accountability: Able to hold self and others accountable to meet commitments.
- Collaborates: Able to build partnerships and work collaboratively to meet shared objectives.
- Self-Development: Able to seek new ways to grow and be challenged.
- Communicates Effectively: Able to develop and deliver multi-mode communication channels.
- Decision Quality: Able to make good and timely decisions.
- Manages Ambiguity: Able to operate effectively even when the way forward is not clear.
Special Work Schedule Requirements:
Main campus is Medford; Requires travel to and from various campus locations (Boston and Grafton).
An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer.
Equal Opportunity Employer minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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