Benefits Administrator

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 - P1

Grade - 6

Role Summary

This position performs and coordinates various activities and functions in support of two or more specialty areas of human resources administration. Work requires an advanced level of technical knowledge and skills for applying personnel policies and procedures. The incumbent is responsible for assisting with projects, maintaining reports, assisting with education and training efforts, developing and revising documents, and drafting correspondence. Work is performed under limited supervision.   

Please note this role is tactical and focuses on the execution of routine tasks essential to meeting the needs of University staff and faculty. This is an in-person position based in Oxford, MS, the location of the University’s main campus.

Examples of Work Performed

• Communicate with prospective, current, and retired employees regarding benefits programs and retirement plans.
• Conduct new employee orientation. 
• Coordinate activities associated with the proper processing of employee insurance benefits for enrollment and changes, and retirement participation. 
• Guide new and existing employees on the process for online benefits enrollment. 
• Maintain employee benefit records. 
• Process requests and answer questions for faculty/staff tuition waivers. 
• Represent the Department of Human Resources during annual events such as open enrollment and benefit fairs. 
• Conduct and participate in audits of benefit programs and contribution amounts. 
• Provide information to assist benefit invoice reconciliations. 
• Run data change reports and vendor reports. 
• Assist with the development and evaluation of training programs and materials. 
• Assist employees during onboarding and offboarding processes. 
• Provide support regarding leaves of absence and workers' compensation claims. May include assisting employees and departments with the completion of injury report forms, reviewing medical certifications for accuracy, and database maintenance. 
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required

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. Performs and coordinates various advanced level functions associated with the operation of the University’s Human Resources Department.
2. Administers and explains complex human resources policies and procedures.
3. Collects data and maintains databases for use in reports, assessments, and surveys.
4. Assists with the creation and revision of materials and tools used for education and training.
5. Resolves problems related to employment data, employees benefits, training, or payroll processes.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with presentations, specifically presenting information to a group. 

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.