Benefits Specialist

Barton College is seeking a Benefits Specialist who will focus on multiple areas of People and Support for the College with a specialty in benefits and HRIS, in addition to providing backup to the payroll administrator and general support where needed.

Essential Functions:

HRIS:

· Maintains HRIS information by collecting, analyzing, calculating, entering, and retaining data on the HR Information systems (Employee Navigator/ADP) and in relevant payroll and employee files.

· Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports for management as needed.

· Maintains employee confidence and protects data by keeping information confidential.

· Works with the broker and other outside entities to facilitate the use of systems, the accuracy of data, reporting needs, connection with vendors, etc.

Benefits Administration:

· Assists in benefits administration to include employee enrollment, payroll processing, claims resolution, and preparation of check requests for all benefit payments.

· Assists in facilitating management and employee understanding of benefits enrollment/change procedures. Responds to questions and requests according to department standards.

· Maintains record of insurance coverages, pension plan participation, and other HR transactions, for new hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations.

· Assists in annual enrollment process to include scheduling of meetings, material preparation, answering questions, and processing changes within established deadlines.

· Prepares reports for insurance carriers and census data for acquiring bids for benefit coverage.

· Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and students by telephone, in written form, e-mail or in person.

· Keeps current on applicable state and federal laws associated with benefit administration and ERISA compliance requirements.

· Coordinates preparation and filing of annual 5500s.

· Keeps plan documents up to date and ensures timely distribution of summary plan descriptions (SPDs) and required notices to employees.

· Works with auditors annually to ensure data is accessible for the 403b plan (in concert with the Payroll Administrator).

Other Areas:

· Provides generalist support in all areas of HR as needed to include but not limited to:

o Attends committee meetings as necessary and assists with other campus-sponsored projects.

o Answering employee questions

o Processing incoming mail, creating and distributing documents, preparing reports/spreadsheets,

o Serving as a point of contact for vendors

o Serving as backup to other staff in People & Support as needed.

o Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Desired Education, Skills, and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field or equivalent in related work experience.

· 2-3 years prior experience in HR and Higher Ed preferred with particular focus on Benefit/HRIS administration.

· Must be proficient in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills required with the ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within the organization and outside contacts as well.

· Ability to be discreet in handling confidential and proprietary information appropriately.

· Proven track record of reliability, responsibility, and integrity.

· Strong problem-solving skills.

· Must be able to effectively operate in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to work independently of direct supervision.

· Must be adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify, and resolve issues independently and on a timely basis.

· Must possess strong interpersonal skills

• Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information
• Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently
• Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality

Application Process:

Please submit electronically: a cover letter explaining your interest and how you meet the qualifications of this position, a current resume, and contact information for at least three professional references (all should be MS Word or PDF format) to Vicky Morris, VP of People & Support, to the email indicated in this posting. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Barton College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes all applicants. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Any claims of discrimination for Title IX or otherwise should be directed to our Title IX Coordinator, Victoria A. Morris, at P.O. Box 5000, Wilson, NC 27893, or at 252-399-6330.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: One location