Benefits Specialist (Looking to fill Immediately) Job at Asheville-Buncombe Tech
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Indiana, PA, US, 15705
Benefits Specialist (Looking to fill Immediately)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicant Should:
1. Read the following before submitting the Application:
- When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.
If selected for hire:
- If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.
- Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.
Position Summary Information
Position Title
Position Title Benefits Specialist (Looking to fill Immediately)
Position Type
Position Type Full Time Regular
Annual Schedule
Annual Schedule 12 months
Expected Work Schedule
Expected Work Schedule Standard
Anticipated Days
Anticipated Days Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hours
Anticipated Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Anticipated Hours per Week
Anticipated Hours per Week 40 hours with occasional overtime
Work Location
Job Description Summary
Responsible for administration of employee benefits and extended leaves requests. Serves as contact and knowledgeable resource for employees regarding these activities and provides accurate, courteous, efficient, and timely service. Works effectively with coworkers, and third-party administrators on a regular basis to ensure compliance with legal requirements, plan provisions, and College policies and procedures. Maintains the highest ethical standards, including confidentiality of employee and student records.
Start date: As soon as possible
Duties
1. Administers benefits plans, implements changes to existing plans, and facilitates the transition to new plans, as approved.
2. Manages the annual enrollment process for the state health plan and supplemental benefits plans.
3. Communicates with employees regarding new hire benefits offerings, benefits options at separation from employment, and the retirement separation process and paperwork, and follows applicable procedures for implementing benefits changes.
4. Handles benefit inquiries and complaints to ensure a quick, equitable, courteous resolution. Maintains contact with medical providers, benefits providers, third party administrators, employees, and beneficiaries to facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all employees.
5. Enters benefits data in Colleague as needed and maintains accurate files related to employee benefits, retirement, and leaves.
6. Processes 1095C forms and Colleague benefits uploads.
7. Assists with the annual Employee & Student Wellness Fair.
8. Manages extended leaves including, but not limited to, ADA , FMLA , LWOP , Paid Parental Leave, Military, and Maternity/Paternity. Maintains knowledge of all applicable laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to protected leave, such as HIPAA , USERRA , ADA , FMLA , etc.
9. Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation best practices. Ensures that forms are collected, recorded, and properly filed on time and preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files.
10. Determines employee leave eligibility and communicates with employees regarding their need for leave or accommodations.
11. Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave in planning for a timely return-to-work; relays communication between employees and their managers during leave, within reason. Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended leave.
12. Works closely with the Leave & Workers Compensation Specialist to ensure extended and intermittent leaves are tracked and recorded properly.
13. Serves as a backup for the Leave & Workers Compensation Specialist.
14. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
15. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)
1. Associates degree
2. One year of full-time or equivalent benefits administration experience at an organization with at least 100 employees.
3. Experience analyzing data and preparing reports.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Bachelors degree.
2. Related experience in a NC community college or other public higher education institution.
3. Experience with the Ellucian Colleague system or other information system.
4. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Should:
1. Read the following before submitting the Application:
- When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.
If selected for hire:
- If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.
- Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.
Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?
A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the regions premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959.
With four locations , the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately:
- 14,000 continuing education students
- 1,100 faculty & staff
We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in:
- 30 diplomas
- 122 certificates
If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!
A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone.
This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!
A-B Tech is looking for:
A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.
Position Summary
Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)
Start Date
Keep Open Until Filled Yes
Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable)
Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable) $52,356 - $53,364
Total Compensation
Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation: 78,723 80,062
The total compensation for this position includes an 24.04 % employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.
Benefits Summary
Questions
A-B Techs Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House . This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the homes life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at hr@ .
We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn of this employment opportunity?
- A-B Tech's Current Employee
- A-B Tech's Former Employee
- A-B Tech's Job Board
- A-B Tech's Job vacancy via e-mail
- A-B Tech's Website
- Family Member or friend
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Historically Hispanic Colleges and Universities
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Mountain Xpress
- North Carolina Works
- North Carolina Community College System Job Board
- Other
- Western North Carolina (Human Resources Association)
- Please provide specific details, if Other website or Other was selected in the previous question. If not, enter N/A. You must select one option to move forward with your application.
- * Please provide specific details, if Other website or Other was selected in the previous question. If not, enter N/A. You must select one option to move forward with your application.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Applicant, it is important that you read the Special Instructions to the Applicants to ensure you follow the required guidelines. If you do not, you run the risk that your application will be disqualified automatically. The Special Instructions to the Applicants is located on this job announcement. Did you read and understand the Special Instructions to the Applicants in its entirety?
- Yes
- No
- * Before submitting your application, did you state clearly in your cover letter and application how you meet each minimum requirements and how you meet any of the preferred qualifications within the job announcement?
- Yes
- No
- * If an unofficial transcript is required for this position, it must be attached to your application or otherwise your application will be disqualified. Did you upload the appropriate unofficial transcript to your application?
- Yes
- No
- Transcript is not required for this job
- * 1. Minimum Requirement: Do you have a minimum of an Associate Degree?
- Yes
- No
- * Minimum 2: Do you have at least one year of full-time or equivalent benefits administration experience at an organization with at least 100 employees?
- Yes
- No
- * Minimum 3: Do you have experience analyzing data and preparing reports?
- Yes
- No
- * Preferred 1: Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
- * Preferred 2: Do you have related experience in a North Carolina community college or other public higher education institution?
- Yes
- No
- * Preferred 3: Do you have experience with the Ellucian Colleague system or other information systems?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language?
- Yes
- No
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Veterans Preference, if applicable
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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