The Human Resources Department is currently recruiting for a Temporary Benefits Assistant to work within the Benefits unit.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with administering benefit plans including: health, dental, life, FSA, HSA, EAP, COBRA and life continuation, mortgage assistance, and dependent tuition plans.

• Assist with administrative tasks related to retirement, retiree benefits, disability, leave of absence and other benefit plans.

• Assist employees with benefit and annual enrollment, qualifying life status events and benefit claims and issues.

• Ensure the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.

• Ensure benefit changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction, including arrears.

• Perform quality checks of benefits-related data.

• Assist with the annual open enrollment process.

• Ensure benefits documents are consistently retained in DocFinity or Workday.

• Serve as an employee advocate ensuring consistency and responsiveness.

• Other duties as assigned.

This is an on-campus, non-benefit eligible, position working up to 32hrs per week through December 31, 2024.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

• Experience working with group employee benefits including: customer service, regulation and compliance.

• Proven record of customer service oriented approach to benefit issues/problems.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies at all levels within the university community as well as external providers.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and HRIS systems.

• Must be familiar with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid and COBRA compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field.

• Experience with PeopleSoft or Workday.

Additional Application Instructions:

Position is open until filled. ​As part of your application, please upload a cover letter and resume.

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Work Location: On Campus

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening (https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/pdfs/Wesleyan%20University%20Background%20Check%20Policy_.pdf) to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html .

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html .

We welcome your interest in Wesleyan’s diverse, energetic community of employees who, by their creativity, innovative thinking, and generosity of spirit, help make Wesleyan a great place to work.

In this open-minded and inclusive environment, our faculty and staff foster a liberal arts experience characterized by boldness, rigor, and practical idealism.

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