| Classification Title: | Benefits Specialist II |
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: | Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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| Job Description: | The Benefits Specialist II serves as a key member within the College of Medicine Jacksonville (COM-J) Administrative Affairs Office. This position is integral to ensuring that COM-J faculty and staff receive accurate timely and comprehensive benefits information and support throughout their employment lifecycle. The Benefits Specialist II plays a crucial role in fostering a positive employee experience by providing expert guidance and assistance in benefits and retirement matters. Responsibilities include facilitating individual and group benefits overview sessions assisting with benefits selection and enrollment resolving complex benefits-related issues and ensuring compliance with university regulations and applicable laws. Benefits Facilitation - Serve as a subject matter expert on benefits and retirement plans assisting employees with enrollment and resolving issues.
- Conduct one-on-one and group sessions including bi-monthly new employee benefits overviews.
- Meet with prospective hires to review benefit offerings and assist with plan selection and enrollment.
- Monitor employee exit notifications and provide timely information on coverage end dates plan portability retirement options and leave cash-out processing.
Communications and Operations - Collaborate with the Senior Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs to develop and implement employee communications presentations and resources.
- Maintain communication with UFHR the State GatorCare and other providers to effectively disseminate updates to COM-J employees and administrators.
- Develop templates for case management responses and standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency during peak periods.
- Coordinate invitations and materials for benefits overview sessions and ensure timely follow-up with participants.
- Support employees and departments in accessing relevant resources while maintaining professionalism.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and suggest improvements based on best practices.
Strategic Recruitment Support - Partner with the Senior Associate Dean chairs and directors to support recruitment efforts for strategic hires.
- Enhance the candidate experience by guiding prospective employees through benefits offerings and plan selection.
Record Maintenance Data Management and Analysis - Assist with data collection maintenance analysis and reporting to support the Colleges strategic planning and budgeting efforts.
- Monitor benefits data for accuracy and compliance with university policies and applicable laws.
- Prepare reports and presentations regarding benefits utilization costs and trends.
- Collaborate with other HR generalists to ensure seamless integration of benefits data with other HR systems (e.g. OAA database).
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| Expected Salary: | Starting salary: $61000 plus UFs comprehensive benefits package including health insurance retirement plans paid leave and more. |
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| Preferred: | - Knowledge of state and university benefits retirement and leave programs.
- Experience guiding employees through benefits selection and enrollment.
- Proven ability to deliver empathetic customer-focused service in a high-visibility role.
- SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or SPHR preferred but not required.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: | The Search Committee will begin to review applications as soon as an applicant pool is provide letter of intent and Curriculum Vitae. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. |
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| Health Assessment Required: | No |
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Required Experience:
IC
Classification Title:Benefits Specialist IIClassification Minimum Requirements:Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Job Description:The Benefits Specialist II serves as a key member within the College o...
| Classification Title: | Benefits Specialist II |
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: | Bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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| Job Description: | The Benefits Specialist II serves as a key member within the College of Medicine Jacksonville (COM-J) Administrative Affairs Office. This position is integral to ensuring that COM-J faculty and staff receive accurate timely and comprehensive benefits information and support throughout their employment lifecycle. The Benefits Specialist II plays a crucial role in fostering a positive employee experience by providing expert guidance and assistance in benefits and retirement matters. Responsibilities include facilitating individual and group benefits overview sessions assisting with benefits selection and enrollment resolving complex benefits-related issues and ensuring compliance with university regulations and applicable laws. Benefits Facilitation - Serve as a subject matter expert on benefits and retirement plans assisting employees with enrollment and resolving issues.
- Conduct one-on-one and group sessions including bi-monthly new employee benefits overviews.
- Meet with prospective hires to review benefit offerings and assist with plan selection and enrollment.
- Monitor employee exit notifications and provide timely information on coverage end dates plan portability retirement options and leave cash-out processing.
Communications and Operations - Collaborate with the Senior Associate Dean for Administrative Affairs to develop and implement employee communications presentations and resources.
- Maintain communication with UFHR the State GatorCare and other providers to effectively disseminate updates to COM-J employees and administrators.
- Develop templates for case management responses and standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency during peak periods.
- Coordinate invitations and materials for benefits overview sessions and ensure timely follow-up with participants.
- Support employees and departments in accessing relevant resources while maintaining professionalism.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and suggest improvements based on best practices.
Strategic Recruitment Support - Partner with the Senior Associate Dean chairs and directors to support recruitment efforts for strategic hires.
- Enhance the candidate experience by guiding prospective employees through benefits offerings and plan selection.
Record Maintenance Data Management and Analysis - Assist with data collection maintenance analysis and reporting to support the Colleges strategic planning and budgeting efforts.
- Monitor benefits data for accuracy and compliance with university policies and applicable laws.
- Prepare reports and presentations regarding benefits utilization costs and trends.
- Collaborate with other HR generalists to ensure seamless integration of benefits data with other HR systems (e.g. OAA database).
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| Expected Salary: | Starting salary: $61000 plus UFs comprehensive benefits package including health insurance retirement plans paid leave and more. |
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| Preferred: | - Knowledge of state and university benefits retirement and leave programs.
- Experience guiding employees through benefits selection and enrollment.
- Proven ability to deliver empathetic customer-focused service in a high-visibility role.
- SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or SPHR preferred but not required.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: | The Search Committee will begin to review applications as soon as an applicant pool is provide letter of intent and Curriculum Vitae. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. |
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| Health Assessment Required: | No |
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Required Experience:
IC
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