Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is hiring a Benefits Specialist to join their Human Resources team in Charlotte, NC. This role is ideal for an HR, benefits, payroll, or accounting professional who enjoys analytical work, problem‑solving, and helping employees navigate benefits and ACA‑related processes in a collaborative university environment. Why this role stands out Hybrid schedule (up to 2 remote days per week after onboarding) Mission‑driven, people‑centered culture Strong benefits and UNC System career growth opportunities Opportunity to work across HR, payroll, benefits systems, compliance, and reporting In this role, you'll support Benefits reconciliations and payroll file reviews ACA eligibility, reporting, and compliance HRIS and vendor data integrity Employee benefits counseling and support Special projects and process improvements We're especially interested in candidates with Benefits administration, payroll, accounting, or ACA experience Experience reading reports, analyzing data, and resolving discrepancies Strong Excel skills and comfort working in HRIS/payroll systems High attention to detail and a customer‑service mindset If you enjoy working with numbers, troubleshooting issues, reviewing reports, and making sure data is accurate, this could be a great fit for you! Additional Information Finalists will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: Salary Salary range: $49,322 - $59,000 per year (Permanent – Full‑time) #J-18808-Ljbffr