Benefits Specialist

Posting Job Title

Benefits Specialist

Department

Human Resources

Position Type

Full-time Salaried

Number of openings

1

Job Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the College’s comprehensive employee benefit programs. Work closely with the Director, Engagement and Inclusion in the creation, management, and implementation of benefit plans and the communication and education of employee plan materials and administration. Ensure day to day administration, processes, audits, updates, and renewals are managed and resolved in compliance with applicable federal/state laws and internal policies and procedures. Act as a liaison between investment advisor, legal counsel and plan partners. Perform cost benefit analysis and provide recommendation to ensure benefits are competitive. Serve as the point of contact on all retirement planning and management.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or relevant area of study
Minimum of three to five years of professional level experience in benefit plan administration
Excellent Microsoft Office software skills
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Advanced customer service demeanor
Interpersonal skills
Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse college workforce

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree

Required application documents

Resume

Cover letter

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Hours per Week

40

Work Hours/Days

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Salary Grade Level

LVL14

Salary

$49,969-59,963, based on experience

Location

Overland Park Main Campus

Disclosures

Every employee of the college is expected to treat all members of the college community with dignity and respect demonstrating professional, courteous and respectful behavior and engage in constructive conflict resolution, when needed.

In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Johnson County Community College welcomes the application of any qualified candidate and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors which cannot be lawfully considered, to the extent specified by applicable federal and state laws.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email Hr@jccc.edu.

For a summary of all disclosures (Background check, Clery Act, ADA, EOE, etc.) refer to the links on our Career page.

Advertised: 13 May 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Jun 2021 Central Daylight Time