Beyond Blue

Job Posting Title:

Benefits Specialist Associate

Requisition Number:

R-000002068

Department Name:

Director, Total Rewards

Work Location:

Pavilion

Grade Level:

8

Type of Position:

Regular

Position Time Status:

Full time

Equivalency Link

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting in daily functions of the Benefit Team and HR Department. Supports benefit and retirement enrollment processes for new hires and existing team members. Coordinates benefit-related communications and documentation. Ensures accurate and timely processing of benefit transactions. Facilitates positive employee experiences through responsive benefit support.

Essential Functions

• Identifies team member concerns and facilitates solutions through performance improvement activities.

• Engages in online benefit enrollment architecture and technical application reviews to ensure successful deployment and sustainability.

• Supports development and enhancement of automated benefit processes and workflow improvements.

• Coordinates and manages online benefit enrollment applications for integration with IT systems.

• Gathers and provides information to support HR Benefit team needs in employment, benefits, and team member relations.

• Presents benefits information to new hires during orientation.

• Coordinates with benefit and retirement providers, tracking and resolving related issues.

• Assists with terminations, COBRA notifications, and benefit conversions for departing team members.

• Coordinates and processes disability and FMLA claims, ensuring timely communication among stakeholders.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field

Experience Requirement

0-2 years of experience in human resources, business administration, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

N/A

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never

G. Repetitive motion: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.