University of Rochester Hiring for HR Representative – Retirement Program at Rochester, NY Full Time

Job Summary

Administers the Retirement Program and Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan; supervises, trains, monitors and coordinates the work of Sr Human Resources Assistants; manages recordkeeper responsibilities; oversees auditing efforts, evaluates and makes recommendations for improvements in procedures; coordinates communications efforts to ensure compliance and effective communication to participants; counsels University staff, faculty and supervisors concerning University benefit programs.

Specific Responsibilities:

Under general direction but with latitude for exercise of independent judgment:

• Functional supervision of the Sr HR Assistants; responsible for training, monitoring, counseling assigning, coordinating and checking the work of the Sr HR Assistants for completeness and accuracy. Responsible for the oversight and approval of HR Assistant processing the retirement program remittances, compliance monitoring, audit processes, withdrawals and form processing.

• Maintains statistics for the Retirement Plans area as well as data accuracy through consistent audit practice. Monitors and/or maintains recordkeeper relationship. Initiates and maintains forms and records relating to retirement processing. Assigned project work including current process review and new process implementation.

• Prepare and maintain communication materials for area, including plan documents, SPDs, employee/retiree mailings, etc. Prepare special reports, including recommendations for accommodation of individual problems or adjustment. Observes operation of retirement program and reactions of individuals to it. Observes and makes recommendations for improvements in benefits, policies and procedures.

• Counsels all levels of faculty and staff as to the University’s retirement plans and practices, and related problems. Acts as second level resolution for complex employee issues/concerns. Research, resolve, and respond to issues/problems/correspondence affecting faculty, staff and retirees’ Retirement Plan benefits. Communicate with recordkeeper or other internal departments in resolution of problems.

REQUIREMENTS:

Requires bachelor’s degree in the areas of Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources Administration, or related fields, or equivalent experience. Two years’ experience in administrative work, one of which should have been in benefits. Education in 403(b) retirement programs, taxation and the like is desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees are required to be vaccinated or have a medical or religious exemption.

Education:

Experience:

• Benefits administrative work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location