Benefits Data Specialist
Benefits Data Specialist
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Benefits Data Specialist
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Title: Benefits Data Specialist
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Human Resources
Job Summary
The primary responsibilities of this position are managing and monitoring data related to employee benefits through the use of queries and reports.
The position will regularly engage with different teams within Human Resources and Payroll to continuously analyze benefitrelated data to ensure eligibility enrollment and contribution accuracy.
The incumbent must have a full understanding the legislation policies and practices that govern the benefit offerings of Illinois State University.
The position has a data entry element which requires the employee to understand the relationship of employment processes and data entry as well as employee benefits for all employment groups.
Accuracy initiative and selfdirectedness is a must. Ability to identify and resolve issues by inquiry researching understanding and applying all the resources available.
The incumbent will work in a highly confidential setting.
Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:
Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life
Retirementand supplemental retirement planning options
Tuition waiver benefitsavailable to staff as well as their eligible dependents
Paidholiday/administrative closuresduring Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paidbenefit time
For more University Benefit information: regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed herehttps:// Rate / Pay Rate
$26.00 $26.50 per hour
Required Qualifications
1. Bachelors or equivalent degree in Human Resource Management Business Management and Administration Business Information Systems Information Technology Data Science or a field closely related to the position. Transcript required may be unofficial.
2. At least one year of fulltime (or parttime equivalent) professional level work experience performing duties related to data entry and/or management of data for decisionmaking and compliance purposes.
Work Hours
Monday Friday; 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
Remain at a workstation for extended periods of time.
Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete daytoday work.
Proposed Starting Date
May/June 2025
Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Reference List
Transcripts See Special Instructions to Applicants section for additional options
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Optional Applicant Documents
Certification of Retirement Annuity
Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Special Instructions for Applicants
Please fully complete the entire application including but not limited to the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history including employment dates (if parttime you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable parttime work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however it will be converted to a fulltime equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put see resume in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. In order to be eligible for Veterans Preference points on the exam appropriate military service documentation such as a DD214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.
Transcripts and/or DD214 paperwork may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:
Fax: 309.438.0011 Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal IL
The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.
Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired outofstate candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois drivers license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.
Contact Information for Applicants
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .
Department
Human ResourcesJoin our team as Benefits Data Specialist where youll play a key role in entering and managing employee data across multiple systems and vendor platforms. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on accuracy enjoys leveraging their Excel skills to analyze data and takes pride in delivering reliable behindthescenes support to our campus community.
Current Opportunities
Department
Human ResourcesJoin our team as Benefits Data Specialist where youll play a key role in entering and managing employee data across multiple systems and vendor platforms. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on accuracy enjoys leveraging their Excel skills to analyze data and takes pride in delivering reliable behindthescenes support to our campus community.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Hourly
