Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist I

Office of Human Resources

AUSTIN, TX | 40 hrs/week | Exempt | Full‑time | Hybrid (1-2 days/week)

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately | Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

The Benefits Specialist I is part of the University’s HR Services team. Our mission is to deliver a world‑class campus, student, and innovation experience through operational excellence. As a Benefits Specialist I you’ll be at the heart of that mission—supporting our people with care, integrity, and purpose.

• Serve as a subject‑matter expert and liaison between employees, HR partners, Payroll, the Provost’s Office, the ADA Coordinator, WCI claims adjusters, and the UT System Office of Risk Management, providing clear, compassionate guidance on eligibility, leave and WCI programs.
• Lead and support engagement initiatives such as training sessions and the development of educational materials to demystify leave and WCI programs and empower employees.
• Use Workday, Service Now and other systems to resolve issues, streamline processes, and improve the employee experience.
• Prepare reports and HR analytics that audit for compliance, track customer data and enhance our programs.
• Facilitate customized training sessions that reflect our values and culture.

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in HR administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment, high level of integrity and confidentiality. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.

• Experience with leave and WCI programs.
• Experience with Workday.
• Experience with service delivery platforms such as Service Now and Amazon Connect.
• PHR certification or related training.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• Experience in higher education or the public sector.

$55,000

Standard office

• Resume/CV
• Three work references with contact information; at least one reference from a supervisor.
• Letter of interest

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional required materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. Current employees should log in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link, and update the sections in your Professional Profile before applying.

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, including promotional opportunities and lateral transfers.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complying with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Hired candidates must complete the federal I‑9 form and present acceptable originals to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States.

The University uses E‑Verify. For more information see the E‑Verify and Right‑to‑Work posters.

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Clery Act. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.

Not applicable

Full‑time

Human Resources

Higher Education