Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is hiring: Benefits Specialist (L
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, Asheville, NC, US, 28814
Posting Details
Position Summary Information
Position Title
Benefits Specialist (Looking to fill Immediately)
Position Type
Full Time Regular
Annual Schedule
12 months
Expected Work Schedule
Standard
Anticipated Days
Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Anticipated Hours per Week
40 hours with occasional overtime
Work Location
A-B Tech Main Campus
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 & Worker's Compensation Specialist to ensure extended and intermittent leaves are tracked and recorded properly.
13. Serves as a backup for the Leave & Worker's 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. Associate's 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. Bachelor's 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:
If selected for hire:
PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.
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 region's 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:
A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college - providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.
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 Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)
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
Posting Detail Information
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)
$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
• Medical and Pharmacy Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Death Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Policies
• Professional Liability
• Vacation Leave up to 26 days per year
• Sick Leave of 12 days per year
• Holiday Leave
• All required protected leaves plus: Civil, Bereavement, Parental, Community Service, Maternity/Paternity, Shared, Educational, Military
• Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• State Employees Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Network
• Annual Flex Benefit
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Longevity Pay
• Educational Attainment
• Personal observance leave (2 days)
Questions
A-B Tech's 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 home's 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@abtech.edu.
We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!
Position Summary Information
Position Title
Benefits Specialist (Looking to fill Immediately)
Position Type
Full Time Regular
Annual Schedule
12 months
Expected Work Schedule
Standard
Anticipated Days
Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Anticipated Hours per Week
40 hours with occasional overtime
Work Location
A-B Tech Main Campus
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 & Worker's Compensation Specialist to ensure extended and intermittent leaves are tracked and recorded properly.
13. Serves as a backup for the Leave & Worker's 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. Associate's 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. Bachelor's 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:
- Application Selection Process
- Technical Support Tips
- 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.
PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.
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 region's 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:
- 10,000 curriculum students
- 14,000 continuing education students
- 1,100 faculty & staff
- 71 degrees
- 30 diplomas
- 122 certificates
A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college - providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.
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 Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)
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
Posting Detail Information
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)
$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
• Medical and Pharmacy Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Death Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Policies
• Professional Liability
• Vacation Leave up to 26 days per year
• Sick Leave of 12 days per year
• Holiday Leave
• All required protected leaves plus: Civil, Bereavement, Parental, Community Service, Maternity/Paternity, Shared, Educational, Military
• Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• State Employees Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Network
• Annual Flex Benefit
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Longevity Pay
• Educational Attainment
• Personal observance leave (2 days)
Questions
A-B Tech's 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 home's 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@abtech.edu.
We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!