Benefits Specialist II - 527300

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 506141 - Benefits

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Benefits Specialist II serves as the subject matter expert for benefit programs and associated policies and procedures. Provide guidance and training to entry-level specialists. Provides assistance to employees about all aspects of benefit plans and enrollment. Acts as a liaison with vendors on special projects.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of benefits experience; OR master's degree and some benefits experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Excellent customer service skills. Effective organizational, analytical, multi-tasking, and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively communicate with department representatives and employees at all levels. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and situations. Familiarity with benefits terminology including HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, ADA, and ACA, as well as recent benefits legislation and trends. Must stay current on all federal, state, and local laws governing employee benefits. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and ability to quickly learn new systems and applications.

Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Human Resources or recognized certification in the area of Benefits. Experience in higher education.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.