Benefits Specialist ; Human Resources

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and Mac Arthur Genius Fellows.

A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Provides overall benefits related services to FIU community. Serves as liaison with benefits providers; addresses any issues associated with Benefits. Processes employee benefits related enrollment, payroll deductions and reconciliation.

• Assists individuals on benefits plans, policies, payroll deductions related issues; processing enrollment/changes/termination of Benefits plans, certifying and attesting to enrollment in compliance with regulations/requirements. Acts as a point of contact with People First, State Benefits Administrator, Division of Management Services, and the Division of Retirement.
• Reviews interface reports between People Soft system and State Benefits Administrator to ensure accuracy of employee benefit records and transactions. Audits employee benefits enrollments and plan changes; validates employee benefits eligibility, payment and deduction history/information and manages timely payment of respective employer premiums to prevent lapse in benefits coverage.
• Processes data entry such as payroll deductions and contributions into the financial system for transmittal of employee's premiums. Requests refunds as required. Performs timely payroll related functions and calculations associated with internal/external vendors including electronic transmission and uploads and audits.
• Manages FIU employee perks and services program which includes searching for and engaging new vendors, establishing partnerships, and exploring new opportunities. Manages the communication for employee perks including website maintenance and FIU community.
• Assists with the open enrollment process by coordinating and assisting in budgeting, planning, and execution of annual State Benefits Fair event and benefits open enrollment with university internal/external and State contracted vendors for all employees.
• Prepares and coordinates workshops/meeting sessions designed to help employees obtain information and understand state and university benefits and other related programs.
• Maintains compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by proactively running biweekly benefit eligibility reports from State Administrator and sending electronic notifications to eligible temporary employees advising on their benefits options.
• Ensure employees' benefits enrollment complies with the State regulations.
• Assists in preparing, composing, and proofreading university wide memorandum, newsletter communications, presentations related to benefits policy/procedure changes and notifications. Maintains the general department's email inbox and calendar as well as arranges and organizes meetings and conferences for the department as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (1) year of professional benefits or other HR related experience.

• Experience in accounting, finance, payroll, or benefits administration.

• Administrative

• $41,000 - $50,000

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

• Criminal Background Check

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications.

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when…