Benefits Specialist

Job title: Benefits Specialist

About the Role The Benefits Specialist oversees Wayland Baptist University's benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, and other voluntary plans. This role serves as the primary contact for benefits questions, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages data and reporting related to benefits.

What You'll Do

• Enter benefits payroll deductions in the HR payroll system.
• Oversee employee benefits programs such as retirement plans, medical, vision, dental, term life, disability, accidental death; as well as additional optional benefit plans.
• Coordinate benefits enrollments for new hires and open enrollment for existing employees.
• Oversee the university’s compliance to federal and state agencies regarding benefits.
• Address benefits questions and concerns to ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution.
• Maintain and store employee benefits information and files.
• Prepare and gather comprehensive data for annual Retirement plan Non-Discrimination testing for submission to retirement plan sponsor for Non-Discrimination testing in order to be following the IRS.
• Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans.
• Communicate with vendors to investigate discrepancies and provide information in non-routine situations.
• Ensure that legal notices such as healthcare reform, Medicare, or any other HR related topic that are required by law are available to all employees.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Human Resources/Wellness Manager.

What We're Looking For

• Education, Certification and License: Associates Degree in Business or related field is preferred.
• Experience and Knowledge: Two (2) years benefits experience is preferred.
• Skills and Abilities:
• Skillful, pleasant and tactful in receiving telephone calls, and visitors.
• Honesty, reliability, accuracy and integrity in completing job assignments.
• Computer proficiency using Microsoft 365.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Good communication skills and ability to use administrative reporting channels appropriately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and use sound judgment and tact in handling confidential matters.
• Commitment to Christian higher education and the mission of Wayland Baptist University as promoted by the Baptist General Convention of Texas and of Wayland Baptist University.

Nice to Have

• Two (2) years benefits experience is preferred.
• Associates Degree in Business or related field is preferred.