Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Benefits Officer (CS26-133)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois, United States, 62025
Benefits Officer (CS26-133)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provided pay range This range is provided by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $43,000.00/yr - $47,000.00/yr
Description Benefits Officer (CS26-133)
To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Benefits Officer (CS26-133). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands‑on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.
Why SIUE
Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $471 million annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.
What You Will Do
Set up and maintain Banner deductions for employee benefits for faculty and staff, including calculating and entering deduction overrides and verifying changes when contracts or FTE% change.
Perform the Benefits payroll process for faculty and staff.
Process all benefit changes, terminations, and retirements for assigned employees across all systems. Counsel, assist, and advise faculty and staff on the Morneau Shepell system and all benefit options, including SURS retirement plans, Supplemental Retirement Plan (403b), and State Deferred Compensation plan.
Research and process daily change files, communicate with employees as needed, and collect or refund withholdings to correct payroll errors.
Coordinate all Benefits‑related training initiatives, events, and presentations, including New Hire Orientation, Retiree Reception, and Service Awards Reception.
Serve as a backup to Benefits staff during times of high volume or absences.
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Any one or combination totaling eighteen (18) months from the categories below:
College coursework in human resource management, business administration, social sciences, or a closely related field.
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months).
Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months).
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months).
Bachelor’s degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months).
Work experience performing clerical or paraprofessional duties related to benefits and/or insurance benefits in benefits, insurance, retirement, healthcare, or human resources.
Eighteen (18) months of work experience comparable to that performed at the Benefits Representative level of this series.
Supplemental Information Civil Service Information : Civil Service Application - FAQs
Application Instructions : How to Apply - Step by Step (Download PDF reader)
Illinois Residency Requirement : Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.
Classification : State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 4812 – SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Veterans : Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification (Download PDF reader).
Pre-Employment Screening : External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check. For safety-sensitive positions, a drug screen will also be required.
Work Authorization Information : SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.
Accommodation : If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu.
EEO Statement Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email careerinfo@siue.edu.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Human Resources
Industries
Higher Education
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provided pay range This range is provided by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $43,000.00/yr - $47,000.00/yr
Description Benefits Officer (CS26-133)
To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Benefits Officer (CS26-133). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands‑on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.
Why SIUE
Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $471 million annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.
What You Will Do
Set up and maintain Banner deductions for employee benefits for faculty and staff, including calculating and entering deduction overrides and verifying changes when contracts or FTE% change.
Perform the Benefits payroll process for faculty and staff.
Process all benefit changes, terminations, and retirements for assigned employees across all systems. Counsel, assist, and advise faculty and staff on the Morneau Shepell system and all benefit options, including SURS retirement plans, Supplemental Retirement Plan (403b), and State Deferred Compensation plan.
Research and process daily change files, communicate with employees as needed, and collect or refund withholdings to correct payroll errors.
Coordinate all Benefits‑related training initiatives, events, and presentations, including New Hire Orientation, Retiree Reception, and Service Awards Reception.
Serve as a backup to Benefits staff during times of high volume or absences.
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Any one or combination totaling eighteen (18) months from the categories below:
College coursework in human resource management, business administration, social sciences, or a closely related field.
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months).
Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months).
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months).
Bachelor’s degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months).
Work experience performing clerical or paraprofessional duties related to benefits and/or insurance benefits in benefits, insurance, retirement, healthcare, or human resources.
Eighteen (18) months of work experience comparable to that performed at the Benefits Representative level of this series.
Supplemental Information Civil Service Information : Civil Service Application - FAQs
Application Instructions : How to Apply - Step by Step (Download PDF reader)
Illinois Residency Requirement : Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.
Classification : State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 4812 – SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Veterans : Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification (Download PDF reader).
Pre-Employment Screening : External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check. For safety-sensitive positions, a drug screen will also be required.
Work Authorization Information : SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.
Accommodation : If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu.
EEO Statement Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.
We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email careerinfo@siue.edu.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Human Resources
Industries
Higher Education
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville by 2x
#J-18808-Ljbffr