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    Benefits Specialist - Pueblo, United States - Pueblo Community College

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    Description
    Salary: $54,910.00 Annually

    Location : Pueblo, CO

    Job Type: Administrative, Professional and Technical

    Job Number:

    Division: President's Division

    Department: Human Resources

    Opening Date: 04/04/2024

    Closing Date: Continuous

    Description

    **Please Note: An applicant may redact any information on an unofficial transcript that reveals years of attendance, date of graduation, or age.**

    **Please Note: Pueblo Community College is not able to provide sponsorship for applicants who do not currently have the legal right to work in the United States or require transfer of a Visa.**

    NOTE: **Must be a resident of the State of Colorado or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.**

    Pueblo Community College Statement:Pueblo Community College embraces continuous improvement and has adopted it as its culture and as a necessary part of every job. Our job descriptions incorporate and utilize the principles and tools of continuous improvement found in the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Open Pathways model. The Open Pathways is unique in that its improvement component, the Quality Initiative, affords institutions the opportunity to pursue improvement projects that meet their current needs and aspirations.

    The list of functions on this job description is not exhaustive and other functions may be added at the discretion of Pueblo Community College or the employee's supervisor. Permanently added tasks shall be reviewed by Human Resources for appropriate position classification and compensation.

    This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.

    Department Purpose
    The Human Resources Department provides service in the areas of benefit administration, job evaluation, compensation, performance management, recruitment and selection, training, labor and employee relations, personnel rules interpretation, and worker's compensation.

    Position Summary
    The Benefit Specialist administrates all elements of employee benefits to include leaves, health coverage, voluntary benefits, tuition assistance, and workers' compensation. The Specialist also serves as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator.

    This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) in accordance with Department of Education guidelines. As a CSA, the incumbent is required to report crimes that they become aware of to the Department of Public Safety and must attend related annual training.

    In accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes , this position has been exempted from the State Personnel System.
    Job Duties

    Essential Functions
    • Manages employee leave programs to include FMLA, FAMLI, annual leave, sick leave, and other federal, state, and Colorado Community College System (CCCS) leaves.
    • Audits benefit enrollment and makes corrections to records or payroll deductions as needed.
    • Reconciles benefits payroll reports.
    • Maintains employee leave records.
    • Processes provider documentation and obtains clarification when needed.
    • Oversees annual benefits Open Enrollment.
    • Ensures accuracy of employee benefit enrollment data.
    • Serves as resource for COBRA coverage.
    • Oversees annual health fair.
    • Acts as liaison with CCCS Benefits office and benefit providers.
    • Receives and processes reports of worker injury.
    • Maintains workers' compensation records.
    • Receives and processes tuition assistance applications.
    • Coordinates with HR and Payroll staff the processing of benefit-related payments or withholdings.
    • Prepares and distributes communications to employees regarding leaves, benefits enrollment, workers' compensation, and tuition assistance programs.
    • Assists Title IX Coordinator with receipt and preliminary investigation of Title IX and Civil Rights complaints.
    • Maintains currency with all applicable federal and state leave laws and regulations.
    Additional Functions
    • Works independently with little supervision or as part of a team.
    • Communicates effectively with students, colleagues, and others.
    • Interacts professionally and respectfully with students, colleagues, and others.
    • Assesses individual and department work processes and recommends improvements.
    • Complies with State Fiscal Rules, State Board policies, System and College protocols, and departmental procedures.
    • Obtains and maintains proficiency with required systems and equipment.
    • Maintains confidentiality of student and employee information as required.
    • Completes all required compliance training within the established timeline.
    • Serves on committees and other groups as assigned.
    Minimum Qualifications

    Education:
    • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
    Licenses or Certificates:
    • Professional HR or benefits specialist certification (or willingness to obtain after being hired).
    Experience:
    • Three or more years in a professional Human Resource role.
    • One or more years of benefits administration.
    • Experience as an HR Generalist and/or workers' compensation administrator.
    Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:
    • Knowledge of laws and best practices pertaining to federal and Colorado leave programs.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; working knowledge of Ellucian Banner.
    Benefits
    Your total compensation goes well beyond the number on your paycheck. Pueblo Community College provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

    While many of our benefits are listed here, eligibility for these benefits vary and may be based on hours worked and position.

    Pueblo Community College, as a member of the Colorado Community College System, offers a wide variety of comprehensive and rich benefit programs. Some benefits offered are:
    Health Benefits
    - Medical

    - Dental

    - Vision

    Retirement Savings

    - Employer Sponsored Plans
    - Individual Supplemental Plans

    Flexible Spending Accounts

    Health Savings Account (HSA)

    Life Insurance
    Disability Coverage
    Annual and Sick Leave

    Paid Holidays

    Tuition Reimbursement

    More detailed information on the benefits we offer are available on our

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    I am able to work without sponsorship or transfer of a Visa.
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    Do yo have a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution?
    • Yes
    • No
    03

    Do you have three or more years in a professional Human Resource role?
    • Yes
    • No
    04

    Do you have one or more years of experience with benefits administration?
    • Yes
    • No
    05

    Do you have experience as an HR Generalist and/or workers' compensation administrator?
    • Yes
    • No
    06

    Do you have a professional HR or benefits specialist certification (or willingness to obtain after being hired)?
    • Yes
    • No
    07

    Do you have knowledge of laws and best practices pertaining to federal and Colorado leave programs?
    • Yes
    • No
    08

    Are you proficient with Microsoft Office; working knowledge of Ellucian Banner?
    • Yes
    • No
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