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Benefits manager:Lamar UniversityJob description:Benefits manager
Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number: 20112938 Position Title: Benefits manager FTE: 1.0 Employment type: Staff Department: Human Resources Dept Position Summary Information Job Summary/Basic Function: About this function: The Benefits manager position is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term discapability, worker's compensation, life insurance, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, etc.). This position provides excellent customer service and designs quality benefits plans. The administrator continually investigates new benefits programs, improves existing programs, and supervises and monitors the benefits administration. What You'll Do - Position Responsibilities » Supervises, trains, coaches, directs, coordinates, and disciplines personnel while adhering to organizational human resource policies, procedures and related employment laws. Recommends hiring and terminating personnel actions for positions supervised. » supervises the everyday operations of the group benefits program and maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records; ensuring compliance with significant laws and regulations, and implementing best practices in HR management. » Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan practice and competitive trends in benefits programs, and identify the company's stance. » Monitor administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and funding. Prepare budgetary recommendations and assist in the monitoring, verifying and reconciling of budgeted funds. » Coordinate everyday benefits processing; enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, discapability, accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, distributions, loans, hardships and compliance testing. » Lead development and delivery of training and development programs for HR staff and stakeholders regularly. Key Competencies: »expertise » Comprehensive expertise of federal and state employment laws, regulations, and best practices. » expertise of benefits contract language. » expertise of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements. » expertise of Retirement eligibility and requirements. »Skills » Excellent communication, written and verbal, and interpersonal skills across all levels of the University. » Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on data-driven solutions to ensure great customer service. » Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills to create pivot tables, graphs, and charts » Conflict management and de-escalation. · Personnel management and talent development. · Use of professional discretion and capability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials. · Providing leadership abilities and positive influence at all levels of the University. »Abilities » capability to develop and analyze reports and statistical data in a variety of mediums. » capability to coordinate and execute results among stakeholders in a remote/hybrid environment. » capability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure with tight deadlines. » capability to take initiative, problem solve, and exercise excellent judgement, demonstrate critical thinking skills and adapt to shifting priorities in a diverse setting. » capability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accuracy » capability to travel between campuses as needed · capability to establish relationships with other university departments and offices. Physical Requirements: » Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling. » Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds. Job Conditions: » Work is performed in a standard office or similar environment. » May have frequent interruptions. Who We Are: Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-located community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our skills is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve. advantages: » Health, dental & vision insurance » Life insurance » State of Texas Retirement plans » Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent. » Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance - Lamar University Minimum Appropriate qualifications: » Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or institution human resource management or related field » 4 years of practice in Workers' Compensation/employee benefits administration, and billing or any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible practice in workers' compensation and employee benefits administration. » Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the capability to use Microsoft Suite; practice with HRIS and benefits databases. » Project and team management/leadership abilities skills and practice. » Demonstrated capability to manage time and prioritize projects to meet deadlines » Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively relate data to coworkers » Excellent critical thinking skills to help solve business problems » capability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accuracy EEO Statement: Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran's Preference Statement: Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran candidates in conformity with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003. Preferred Appropriate qualifications: » Five or more years of practice Workers' Compensation/employee benefits administration, and billing or any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible practice in workers' compensation and employee benefits administration. » Higher Education and academic practice. » Strategic or senior-level HR leadership abilities practice. Security Sensitive Statement: This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. income: $58,739-$76,361 Work Employment Type: Application Information Posting Date: 07/10/2024 Close Date: 07/16/2024 Open Until Filled: No Special Instructions: Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Are you claiming Veteran's Preference in conformity with Texas Senate Bill 805, Section 657.003? PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for Veteran's Preference, candidates must complete and email to jobs4vets@lamar.edu a Standard Form 15 located at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf to include the required documents per the instructions on the form. Emails MUST also include position titles and posting numbers for each and every position applied for. candidates WHO FAIL TO EMAIL ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE A POSTING CLOSES WILL NOT BE AWARDED VETERAN'S PREFERENCE. » Yes » No » * Do you have 4 years of practice in Workers' Compensation/employee benefits administration, and billing or any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible practice in workers' compensation and employee benefits administration. » Yes » No » * Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or institution human resource management or related field » Yes » No Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume » Unofficial Transcript 1 » Cover Letter Optional Documents » Miscellaneous Skills:
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