What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist II position at University of Alabama?
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)
Department/Organization: 506141 - Benefits
Normal Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The Benefits Specialist II serves as the subject matter expert for benefit programs and associated policies and procedures. Provide guidance and training to entry-level specialists. Provides assistance to employees about all aspects of benefit plans and enrollment. Acts as a liaison with vendors on special projects.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of benefits experience; OR master's degree and some benefits experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Experience to include at least one year in Benefits Administration.
Skills and Knowledge: General benefits terminology; COBRA, Family and Medical Leave; current and recent benefits legislation and trends
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a human resources environment. Good computer skills to include spreadsheet and database applications
Certification in human resources or recognized certification in the area of Benefits
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.
Salary : $53,500 - $66,900
