Benefits Administrator

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss —stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacyof academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant,inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, andstaff — can achieve their fullest potential. Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here! Department: Human Resources Job Summary: Processes and receives benefit enrollments and provides routinehuman resources information to a small or medium-scale group ofemployees in order to ensure timely and accurate benefittransaction processing. Assists with work unit operational policydevelopment. Job Description: Job Description Prepares, organizes, disseminates and processes benefitsresources, communications and materials for a single small ormedium-group of employees through various mediums under generalsupervision. Receives, responds to and resolves routine employee benefitsquestions and problems. Provides information to new, existing, and terminatingemployees on basic insurance benefit options, timelines, andpayroll deductions. Job Responsibilities Communicate with prospective, current, and retired employeesregarding benefits programs and retirement plans. Conduct new employee orientation. Coordinate activities associated with the proper processing ofemployee insurance benefits for enrollment and changes, andretirement participation. Guide new and existing employees on the process for onlinebenefits enrollment. Maintain employee benefit records. Process requests and answer questions for faculty/staff tuitionwaivers. Represent the Department of Human Resources during annualevents such as open enrollment and benefit fairs. Conduct and participate in audits of benefit programs andcontribution amounts. Provide information to assist benefit invoicereconciliations. Run data change reports and vendor reports. Assist with the development and evaluation of training programsand materials. Assist employees during onboarding and offboardingprocesses. Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of relatedexperience and education may be considered for this role.Substitutions of the required experience or education will beassessed on a 1:1 substitution basis. Education Qualifications: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Relevant experience| No Experience Required| Not Required Compensation: $51,604.80 - $77,396.80 Interview Requirement: Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for aninterview must notify the Department of EqualOpportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonableaccommodation needed prior to the date of the interview. EEO Statement: The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in anyemployment practice, education program, or education activity toall qualified persons. The University complies with all applicablelaws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfullydiscriminate against any employee or applicant for employment basedupon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, religion, national origin,ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protectedveteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protectedstatus. Background Check Statement: The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safecampus community. UM conducts background investigations forapplicants being considered for employment. Backgroundinvestigations include a criminal history record check, and whenappropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving historycheck. #J-18808-Ljbffr