Ottawa University Hiring for HR Benefits Administrator at Ottawa, KS Full Time

Job Summary:

Primary responsible for the administration of Human Resource Benefits Plans and Programs within the
guidelines of established University and HR policies and programs. Primary position emphasis is to ensure the organization is in full
compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding benefit plans and programs; and assure they are carried out in a service oriented,
employee focused, and are aligned with university mission and strategy. Position works closely within the department to implementation HR
service programs and operational activities. Position will work closely with other HR department team members as well as the Payroll
Administrator. May require travel. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and carry out
  responsibilities related to the administration of all time-off employee benefits programs.
• Administer employee benefit programs,
  within established policy and process, related to the daily administration and maintenance of each program: 403B, Health and Wellness Plans,
  Life Insurance, STD, LTD, accidental policy, FMLA, ADA, and other applicable programs.
• Manage all aspects of Employee Tuition
  Benefits (Waiver, Exchange, CIC, External Agreements) including assuring appropriate taxation requirements are implemented.
• Update
  and establish processes, related to benefits programming, toward increased efficiencies and a stronger service to university administration
  and employees. Assure programs are implemented in a manner that ensures cost effectiveness, market competitiveness and internal equity among
  employees. Engage other HR and Payroll Team Members to collaborate as a part of process improvement initiatives.
• Effectively
  collaborate with employee benefits program contacts including 403B Fiduciary Advisors, 403B Plan TPA, 403B Plan Recordkeeper, Health and
  Wellness Benefits Broker, Health Consortium Group responsibilities, and other related plan advisors as directed by the HR Director and
  CFO.
• Provide support to the daily operations/administration of HR services, in collaboration with the HR Coordinator, including
  recruitment and selection, job classification, job descriptions, and employee relations in accordance with quality management principles and
  overall objectives of the organization.
• Serve as primary contact with government organizations related to workers’ compensation,
  unemployment benefit requirements, and other government benefits on behalf of the University.
• Conduct benefit plan analysis, as
  designated for review by the CFO and Director of HR; and participate with the annual benefits negotiation and renewal processes.
• Work collaboratively with HR Systems Manager to assure system is updated and ready for annual open enrollment for benefits.
• Develop, prepare, generate, and analyze ongoing and ad-hoc reports pertaining to employee personnel information and data, including
  issues such as benefits costs, staffing levels/deployment, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, applicant tracking, affirmative action/EEO,
  compensation, promotions, etc. Effectively utilize the data processing system to obtain, store and analyze pertinent data and
  information.
• Serve as a member of the Investigative Team in conducting investigations, as assigned, on behalf of the office of
  compliance and human resources. 
• Provides leadership and support to managers in carrying our employee performance
  documentation, employee disciplinary meetings, and ongoing employee conduct administration.
• Maintain and expand knowledge and
  understanding of existing and proposed federal and state laws/regulations affecting human resource management. Identify trends that could
  affect organizational objectives and/or operational resources. Interpret appropriate laws and policies and advise management, employees, and
  CFO and HR Director accordingly.
• Provide an effective and responsible contact for persons external to the University who are
  seeking information and assistance. Represent the University in a positive and responsive manner. Provide leadership to those with whom you
  work through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Understand the University’s policies and procedures as they apply to your
  unit.
• Assure that all University information is handled in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the
  University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Will perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or substantial equivalent experience.
• Work Experience: Five
  years (minimum) progressively responsible experience in human resources administration; experience managing employee benefits required. SHRM
  Certification preferred; level of experience will substitute.

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Service
  focused disposition with excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Thorough understanding of state and
  federal laws concerning employee benefits.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong collaboration/leadership skills.
• Ability to function well in a
  high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Team, Paycom HRIS Software or a
  related software, and ability to easily learn new systems used within the organization.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 5-15 pounds at times. 
• Office Building requires the daily use of stairs.

Other

Masks are currently required on campuses.
Currently requiring all employees to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or participation in weekly COVID-19 testing as a condition
of employment.