What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits/Employee Relations Consultant II - 008582 position at University of South Alabama?
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or a directly related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and one year of related professional human resources experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits Administration and/or Employee Relations experience is highly preferred.
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Department of Human Resources is seeking to hire a Benefits/Employee Relations Consultant II. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
Human Resources is seeking a detailed-oriented professional to join our team. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the employee benefits and employee relations programs.
- Conducts New Employee Orientation to include assisting with completion of electronic benefits enrollment and processing enrollment applications.
- Assists employees with questions/inquiries related to benefits, including, Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, Teacher’s Retirement, Voluntary Retirement, Life and Disability Insurance.
- Communicates with employees regarding employment status changes and the impact to their employee benefits.
- Assists with resolving employee relations issues, investigating complaints, mediating conflict, and interpreting employment policies.
- In consultation with the Sr. Manager Employee Benefits, EEO & Employee Relations, prepares routine employee relations related correspondence such as: termination letters, written warnings and suspension letters and provides administrative support for all aspects of the Grievance and Appeal Process.
- With direction from the Senior Manager, advises management on disciplinary actions, ensuring compliance with employment law, and diligently works in promoting positive employee relations through communication and training.
- Assists in managing the University’s performance evaluation program, including working with supervisors to understand the process, supporting supervisors with compliance, tracking form submissions and entering records in Banner.
- Tracks probationary periods for new employees to include following up with supervisors prior to the probationary end date, tracking form submissions and entering records into Banner.
- Serves as back up for processing Family Medical Leave, system-wide benefits summaries for insurance enrollments and life event changes, and Teacher’s Retirement System transactions.
- Assists and provides administrative support in conducting EEO investigations, as directed by supervisor; collects information through interviews, data collection, analysis, and review of records.
- Manages the exit interview program for staff and administrators and processes Employee Separation requests.
- Administers unemployment insurance processes; represents the University in unemployment hearings.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as assigned and additional hours as required.
- Related duties as required.
Posting Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
09/03/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working Days
Monday - Friday
Working Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Location
Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time
Full Time
Regular or Temporary
Regular
