Job Summary:

The benefits specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, flexible spending plan, 403(b) plan and processing for the 457 plan. The Benefits Specialist provides front-line Benefit Department customer service to employees and retirees. This role ensures compliance with National and Local legal requirements; prepares, reviews and administers department invoices; and prepares reconciliation reports.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Benefits Manager to make recommendations for enhanced processes and controls for all benefits provided by the university
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes. Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
• Process and administer leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, disability, PFL, FMLA and ADA.
• Ensure and document interactive process for both FMLA and ADA.
• Complete Workers' Compensation information related to all incidences that occur on campus.
• Provide subject matter expertise for managing the 403(b) plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans and processes
• Assist with the coordination between audit and the 403 (b) service providers, as needed
• Provide reports, analysis and trends as requested
• Monitor, update and correct plan processing and payroll issues
• Audit the accuracy of information in the HRIS and BSWIFT systems
• Respond to employee inquires and resolve employee issues related to plans
• Assist when required with plan reporting requirements
• Liaise and collaborate with plan service providers, benefit consultants, carriers/vendors and legal as needed
• Enroll employees with carriers and process life status changes.
• Administer the Tuition Exchange Program
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or related experience
• Three years' experience with a minimum of two years within HR and/or benefits administration.
• Excellent communication skills
• Detailed oriented
• Demonstrated experience with MS Office, particularly Excel, access a plus

St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events.

I understand that any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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