FXD Benefits & Leaves Specialist II Location Spokane, WA : First Section Who We Are At Gonzaga we don't just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for - and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution. Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga's commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time employees in their first year: a PPO Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through VSP, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial, TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, Zagfit Wellness program with access to GU's onsite fitness center and Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus passes. Additionally, full-time (40 hours per week) staff employees accrue 4 hours of sick time per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week), vacation time starting at 5 hours per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week) and 17 paid holidays. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment. For more information, click here . Position Title FXD Benefits & Leaves Specialist II Posting Number S2170P Department Human Resources Work Schedule Standard hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM Employment Status Fixed-Term Temporary or Fixed-Term Assignment End Date 06/30/2024 Hours per Week 40 Months per Year 8 Job Purpose Administer benefit enrollment and eligibility, respond to employee inquiries, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including FMLA, ADA, ERISA, and HIPAA. Target Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 70679 Minimum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 70679 Salary Midpoint (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 83151 Maximum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week) 95625 Essential Functions Essential Function Category Title Benefits & Leaves Administration % of time for section 50% Function Details Administer and manage employee benefits programs utilizing our preferred vendor software, including health, dental, vision, retirement, tuition waiver, life & disability insurance, wellness programs, and leave administration. Assist with the open enrollment process, including communication, education, and coordination with benefits vendors and systems Work closely with employees, HR partners, and managers to facilitate leave requests and accommodations. Essential Function Category Title Employee Support & Training % of time for section 20% Function Details Advise employees regarding benefits-related inquiries, providing timely & accurate information. Conduct in-person trainings and presentations, such as new employee orientations. Provide in-person support to employees and managers Essential Function Category Title Compliance % of time for section 20% Function Details Maintain and update benefits records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with privacy regulations including HIPAA. Other Functions Other Functions Other essential functions necessary to perform the job. University Competencies University Work Values Promoting Excellence in Academic Endeavors and Professional Practice Fostering intellectual depth, competence, reflection, and creativity in pursuing exemplary, rather than satisfactory, outcomes Sharing Responsibility for Mission Identity and Leadership Making a personal commitment to learn about Gonzaga's mission, discovering ways to contribute individually and collaboratively to our distinctive learning and research community Affirming a Commitment to Human Dignity Engaging one another with profound respect, professionalism, and cura personalis while supporting one another's continued learning, development, and maximizing of potential Advancing a Culture of Inclusiveness Developing cultural fluencies and global awarenesses, and practicing habits that enable us to value, recruit, and support community members from historically underrepresented backgrounds Caring for Our Common Home and Integral Ecology Growing ecological awareness of and respect for the interconnectedness of human and non-human life, and the need to develop and practice habits that are mutually beneficial to all life Cultivating Individual and Community Accountability Demonstrating mutual commitment to our shared project by holding ourselves and others responsible for actions, expecting appropriate behavior, and aligning activities with ethical and professional standards Qualifications/Knowledge Required/Years Experience Required Degree Required Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience Certifications and/or Licensures required N/A Knowledge Required Specialist Knowledge in field Years Experience Required 3-4.99 years Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of benefits experience. In place of Bachelor's degree, direct experience working with benefit programs can offset education requirement on a year for year basis. Desired Qualifications Experience with leaves and accommodations. Experience in higher education. Experience using Banner. Physical / Environmental Qualifications Most duties are performed sitting, but also involve occasional walking and standing, bending, carrying, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Performs a substantial amount of computer keyboard work requiring extensive wrist and hand movements. Posting Detail Information Open Date 11/14/2023 Close Date 11/26/2023 Open Until Filled No Application Review Begins On Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Statement Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources . Clery Statement Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics The safety of all members of the campus community is of vital concern to Gonzaga University. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the law enforcement authority of Campus Security, policies concerning the reporting of any crimes which occurred on the campus (and other specified locations), other security and safety-related policies, as well as the crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be found in the Campus Safety and Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report. The Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide is also available. A copy of the report can be found online at . A paper copy of the Campus Safety & Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report or the Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide may be obtained by contacting the Student Development Office on main campus, College Hall 120. The Florence Guide may also be obtained on the Florence campus in room 105.
