BENEFITS SPECIALIST, PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY, PRAIRIE VIEW, TX
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| Job Summary/Basic Function | This position is responsible for administering the University’s benefit programs to include insurance and retirement programs. Primary duties consist of, but are not limited to, adhering to federal, state laws and policies/procedures of the University in relation to “benefits” and “payroll”; e-verifying new employees; processing benefits for new employees; working and analyzing various benefits reports, such as the Benefits Error Report and other benefits-related reports; working and analyzing the Billing Error Report; maintaining benefits notifications; training on benefits changes during Annual Enrollment; processing benefit changes for employee and retirees during correction periods and as needed based on qualifying status changes; processing enrollment forms status changes and other benefits related forms on an ongoing basis; conducting the “benefits orientation” for all new employees; addressing questions and concerns from employees, graduate students and retirees; counseling employees on retirement eligibility and procedures; planning and organizing the University’s Annual Health and Wellness Fair.The successful candidate must have excellent time management and analytical skills; effective judgment, tact, diplomacy and discretion; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and excellent computer skills to include the use of the MS Office Suite. Must be willing and able to work some evenings and weekends.
The individual in this position is required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by the Health Insurance Accountability and Portability Act (HIPAA) regulations. The individual is required to handle PHI in accordance with Texas A&M University System policy and is further required to complete HIPAA training immediately upon employment and annually thereafter. |
| Job Category: | Staff |
| Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: | $41,328.00+ – Salary commensurate with education and experience |
| Preferred Education Requirements | Bachelor’s degree in Business, preferably with a Human Resources focus |
| Preferred Experience Requirements: | Five to seven years of directly related experience in the HR field, inclusive of at least three years in the area of benefits. |
| Minimum Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities | Three to five years experience in the HR field, inclusive of some experience in the area of benefits. |
| Minimum Education Requirements | Bachelor’s degree |
| Required Certifications/Licensures | A PHR/SPHR certification is preferred for this position |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | All positions at Prairie View A&M University are classified Security Sensitive; therefore, requiring a background check.The following documents must be attached to your application in order to successfully apply for this position:
Resume If you should need assistance attaching these documents to your application please contact the Office of Human Resources on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu. To be considered, even if you are a current or former employee, or current or former student of PVAMU, all required documents must be attached at the time your online application is submitted. All degrees must be from an accredited college or university. If the educational transcript is from a foreign institution, a professional agency evaluation from the approved agency list is required to verify United States’ educational equivalence. Acceptable international evaluation services include: Global Credential Evaluators (www.gcevaluators.com) |
| Job Close Date | Open Until Filled |
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