Specialist Total Rewards Human Resources Benefits
Specialist Total Rewards Human Resources Benefits
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$ 47840 - 53760
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Job Description
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Austin Community College is a public twoyear institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access through traditional and distance learning modes to higher education and workforce training including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees in our service area.
As a community college committed to our mission we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:
Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
Is attracted by the colleges mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students lowincome students and students from underserved communities.
Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC
Job Posting Title:
Specialist Total Rewards (Human Resources Benefits)Job Description Summary:
The Total Rewards Specialist plays a key role in administering benefits programs for employees at Austin Community College. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate eligibility determinations onboarding support and effective communication of benefits options and changes.Job Description:
Description of Duties and Tasks
Assist with determining program eligibility for all employees (staff faculty and variable hour) and coordinate employee notifications.
Coordinate with the Shared Services team to deliver benefits onboarding orientation and new hire support.
Educate assist and counsel employees on insurance options plan changes and benefits inquiries while emphasizing positive customer service.
Enter and update insurance program changes in the Employees Retirement System (ERS) for new hires and qualifying life event (QLE) changes.
Coordinate benefitsrelated aspects of the separation process for benefitseligible employees including employee notifications external vendor coordination (ERS Aflac) and sick leave donations.
Process National Medical Support Notices (NMSN) with ERS plan administrators benefits and payroll teams as needed.
Report employee deaths to ERS and TRS to initiate benefits coordination.
Complete Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer certifications using reporting systems and Excel.
Track new hire benefits onboarding separations and status changes using spreadsheets ensuring completion of the necessary tasks.
Expedite resolution of benefits eligibility enrollment and coverage issues acting as a liaison between employees and external stakeholders.
Assist in creating and editing written materials related to total rewards communications including newsletters website content brochures presentations and forms.
Provide training and guidance to total rewards hourly employees supporting departmental processes.
Aids with the planning and of special events such as ERS Annual Enrollment.
Perform other complex office duties as needed to support the Total Rewards team.
Knowledge
Familiarity with Total Rewards programs and payroll processes.
State of Texas Benefit Plan Programs and options available to employees.
Defined benefit and contribution plans as well as group insurance.
Customer service techniques and practices.
General human resources practices and principles.
Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including tact diplomacy and consultative style.
Strong organizational skills attention to detail followthrough and the ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to effectively present information to employees and management.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of workrelated materials and information.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures with accuracy.
Ability to adapt to changing needs and maintain deadlines while maintaining flexibility.
Maintain an established work schedule.
Technology Skills
Proficiency with spreadsheet word processing and presentation software.
Basic Microsoft Excel skills including the ability to enter data and utilize simple formulas.
Proficient with HRIS systems such as Workday and Ellucian Colleague.
Required Work Experience
Two years of related work experience
Preferred Work Experience
Experience with Total Rewards programs in higher education or public sector organizations including knowledge of compliance requirements.
Required Education
Associate Degree
High school diploma or equivalent and two years of related work experience may substitute for this education requirement. Applicants who substitute work experience to meet the education requirement must use additional related work experience to meet the years of Required Work Experience for this position.
Preferred Education
Associate degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field is preferred.
Special Requirements
Reliable transportation is needed for local Austin area travel.
Peak periods may require some evenings and weekends.
Physical Requirements
Work is performed in a standard office or similar environment
Subject to standing walking sitting bending reaching pushing and pulling.
Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.
Safety
Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Salary Range
$47840 $53760
Number of Openings:
1Job Posting Close Date:
April 14 2025Clery Act
As required by the US Department of Education employees are required to report violations under Title IX and under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act) you will be notified trained and provided resources for reporting.
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an allinclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job nor is it an allinclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add change amend or delete portions of this job description at any time with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested directed or assigned. In addition reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
