Benefits Specialist

Monmouth University is seeking a forward-thinking and innovative Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This role is responsible for managing employee benefits programs ensuring accurate eligibility and enrollment process supporting the design and administration of competitive benefit plans. The ideal candidate will bring strong systems expertise a collaborative mindset and a passion for enhancing the employee experience.

This role serves as a primary point of contact for faculty staff and administrators regarding benefits enrollment plan provisions and related HR policies surrounding benefit eligibility. This position offers a strong growth opportunity for the right candidate who is eager to learn develop and expand their expertise in benefits and HR systems.

This is an in-person on-campus non-remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

Benefits Administration

• Coordinate daily administration of employee health and welfare benefits including medical dental vision flexible spending accounts life insurance short- and long-term disability programs EAP Telehealth and retirement programs as well as ancillary benefits and COBRA administration.
• Manage eligibility and enrollment processes including new hires life events and open enrollment.
• Interpret and support benefit plan designs policies and communications.
• Support and administer Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) including employee education and issue resolution.
• Maintain and optimize HRIS systems related to benefits administration.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits plans coverage and claims.
• Coordinate with benefits vendors and brokers to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct weekly new employee orientations and provides follow up to new employee inquiries; benefit presentations to special employee populations.
• Support annual open enrollment activities by preparing materials hosting informational sessions and assisting employees with elections.
• Collaborate with the enrollment and administration teams to document processes and maximize efficiencies where possible.
• Maintain accurate benefits data in the HRIS; process qualifying life events new hires terminations and plan changes.
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and ensure timely payment and accuracy.
• Assist employees in understanding benefit options plan provisions and eligibility guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience in benefits administration or related HR function.
• Progressive experience working with HR systems.
• HRIS experience.
• Knowledge of benefit plans retirement programs (including 403(b).
• Strong communication organizational problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a higher education.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to health and welfare benefits including ACA HIPAA ERISA and others.
• PHR SHRM or CEBS certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with UKG or other HRIS benefit platforms.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:
Barbara Santos at or

Note to Applicants:

Please keep in mind that a job posted as Open until filled may close at any time without notice. As such we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Working at Monmouth University perks MU offers:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
• Tuition Remission for employee upon hire
• Tuition Remission for spouse or civil-union partner and IRS dependent
  after one-year of full-time continuous employment
• Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) FSA Telehealth and more

To view a full list of benefits visit our benefits page at:Employee Benefits Information Human Resources Monmouth University

Department:

Human Resources

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday

Total Weeks Per Year

52

Hours Per Week:

36.25

Expected Salary:

$60000 - $68000

Union:

N/A

Job Posting Close Date:

Open until filled

Required Experience:

IC