Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist

Requisition ID
req35764

Working Title
Benefits Specialist

Position Grade
12

Position Summary

The University of NewMexico's Division of Human Resources seeks a Benefits Specialist to join UNM'sBenefits & Employee Wellness team! Our team is a progressive andcollaborative unit, with a talented and cohesive team of Benefitsprofessionals.

• Provides advice and guidance to university employees, students, and retirees regarding benefits based on the benefit areas they support.
• Participates in the design and review of individual benefit plans and/or programs.
• Coordinates the preparation and implementation of communication and educational programs and materials.
• Performs complex reconciliations of benefits-related data.
• Researches and resolves complex, non-routine problems.
• Participates in the development of new or revised benefits policy recommendations.
• Ensures compliance with various University and division-level policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as applicable federal and state laws.

This position will have supervisory responsibilities, which may includesupervising, leading, training, providing technical support, and coordinatingthe activities and coverage of staff performing related work.


The Benefits Specialist position will be focused in areas of expertise which may include health insurance, retirement processing, retirement plans as well as absence management, education benefits and compliance. This role reports directly to Manager, Benefits and currently offers a hybrid onsite/remote schedule. The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented individual, with a background in employee benefits, strong organizational, communication and customer service skills.

Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to identify, analyze and solve data and/or procedural problems.

To pursue your consideration for this position, please submit your job application, resume and a letter of interest by the best consideration date. Your letter of interest should include a high-level description of your interest in the position and your strengths to support these responsibilities.


See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of benefits principles, practices, procedures, and documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to resolve difficult or stressful customer service issues.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

Additional Requirements

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department
HR Benefits (730B2)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status
Exempt

Pay
Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33

Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required
Yes

For Best Consideration Date
2/16/2026

Eligible for Remote Work
Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position offers a hybrid onsite/remote schedule.

Application Instructions


Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.


Please submit your application, resume, and a letter of interest by the best consideration date.

Your letter of interest should include a high-level description of your interest in the position and your strengths to support these responsibilities.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.