Affirmative Action No.:: 24P192
First Consideration Date:: 05/06/2024
Department:: Human Resources
Position FTE:: 100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: $50,000
Job Purposes:: The Benefits Specialist reports to the Director of Benefits and assists in the implementation and administration of the university's benefits programs. This position collects and analyzes aggregate benefits data, audits and processes benefits payments, and also supports the day-to-day work and communication needs of this Center of Excellence.
Required Qualifications:: Bachelor's degree and two years of full-time related work experience OR, an Associate's degree and four years of full-time related work experience OR, a high school diploma and six years of full-time related work experience. Integrity and judgement necessary to maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Good judgement, diplomacy and objectivity to effectively and appropriately make decisions. Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization. Advanced proficiency with Excel; able to develop what-if scenarios, pivot tables and lookup commands. Proven ability to act independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Demonstrated capability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. Aptitude to think critically and creatively. Experience creating and delivering presentations in PowerPoint or other applications. Strong quantitative and analytical skills with significant attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of federal benefits regulations (e.g. FMLA , ACA , Section 125, COBRA , HIPPA ). Preferred Qualifications:: Experience in Higher Education. Extensive knowledge of MS Office suite programs. Essential Functions and percent of time:: 30% Benefit Information, Interactions, Communication and Tools Provide benefit counseling and assistance to both individual employees and groups. Continuously monitor and improve communication efforts (including videos, workflows, tools, etc.) focusing on clarity and customer understanding. Craft university-wide communications and maintain updates to the HR Benefits web pages and other communication forums. Develop and deliver presentations regarding benefit offerings, including conducting benefits presentation for new employee orientation. Participate in the coordination of large-scale benefits offerings (e.g. the annual benefits fair, annual flu shots, biometric screenings, open enrollment, pathway to retirement, etc.). Coordinate the Employee Assistance Program and facilitate vendor relationship with focus on employee awareness. 25% Benefit Data, Reporting and Vendor Relationships Manage the tracking and timely processing of benefit vendor payments and maintain positive relationships with all benefit vendors. Ensure accuracy of vendor payments and address discrepancies through benefit audits and compliance reports. Monitor ACA eligibility and requisite benefit offering. Plan, test, and troubleshoot annual on-line open enrollment for healthcare benefits. Coordinate annual/quarterly meetings with benefits vendors. Participate in vendor selection process. Working Conditions:: Primarily an office role, but candidates should be comfortable in a variety of settings; required to interface effectively with all levels of the university workforce.
Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Wright State University serves nearly 18,000 students and offers more than 230 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs through eight colleges and three schools. Located in the city of Fairborn in Greene County, Ohio, Wright State is conveniently situated adjacent to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and is less than 10 miles from downtown Dayton. One of our eight colleges, Wright State University–Lake Campus, is a university-operated regional campus on the shores of Grand Lake St. Marys in Celina, Ohio. The Wright State alumni community is more than 109,000 strong. For more information please visit
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