Benefits Administrator II, Temporary

Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via ConnectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

The University of Mississippi

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Department Summary

The Human Resources department at the University of Mississippi is an exceptional place to work, offering a strong commitment to work-life balance, ensuring that employees can thrive both professionally and personally. Our team has the unique opportunity to partner with departments across the entire university, fostering collaboration and making a positive impact on a broad scale. Over the past four years, our department has experienced continued growth, expanding our capacity to support the university’s diverse needs. We are excited about the upcoming transition to Workday, a cutting-edge ERP system that will revolutionize how we operate. This move presents countless opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and enhanced services, positioning us for even greater success in the future. We are excited about the opportunity for this role to join our team and contribute to the next chapter of our growth and transformation.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Human Resources

Sub-Family - Benefits 

Career Track / Level - P2

Grade - 8

Role Summary

Performs data analysis and conducts plan audits to maintain the integrity of benefits administration. Evaluates the effectiveness of processes to ensure timely and accurate benefit transactions and collaborates with vendors to resolve benefit related issues. 

Examples of Work Performed

Data Analysis and Auditing: Ensuring benefits transactions are accurate, thorough, and in compliance with standards.

Process Evaluation: Continuously assessing and improving workflows to achieve timeliness and precision.

Vendor Collaboration: Working closely with vendors to tackle and resolve any benefit-related challenges.

Policy Interpretation: Applying knowledge of policies and regulations to maintain consistency and adherence to organizational goals.

Program Oversight: Coordinates activities for the University's drug and alcohol testing program. This includes ensuring compliance with legal and institutional requirements, maintaining confidentiality, and handling sensitive situations with professionalism.

Reporting and Surveys: Preparing and submitting reports and surveys for both internal use and external audiences. This involves accurate data gathering, clear communication, and a strong grasp of the audience's needs.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Advises current and prospective employees and human resources staff on benefit eligibility, options and applicable timelines according to established policies and procedures.
2. Receives and processes benefit enrollments and changes.
3. Responsible for the Employee Assistance Program.
4. Collaborates with internal groups and external constituents
5. Conducts benefits plan audits and processes monthly discrepancy reports

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree 

Experience: (3) Three Years Experience 

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Preferred Qualifications

For full consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.