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CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Administers employee benefits programs such as retirement plans; medical, dental, vision plans; life insurance plans; temporary disability programs; and wellness programs. Evaluates and compares existing company benefits with those of other employers by analyzing other plans, surveys and other sources of information. Plans, develops and/or participates in area and industry surveys. Analyzes results of surveys and develops specific recommendations for review by management. Develop specifications for new plans or modify existing plans to: maintain company's competitive position in the labor market, and obtain uniform benefits package for all company locations, where possible. Recommends classes of eligible employees for new or modified plans. Manages census data and solicits insurance companies for quotations. Implements approved new plans or changes to existing plans by assisting with the benefits announcement materials, plan summary documents and other media for communicating plans to employees. Conducts employee meetings and arranges for enrollment. Provides information and counsel to management and employees on existing benefits. Assists with the preparation and execution, with legal consultation, benefits documentation, such as original and amended plan texts, benefit agreements and insurance policies. Ensures prompt and accurate compliance. Supervises preparation of reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies, such as Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, insurance commissioners, and other regulatory agencies. Reviews and analyzes changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits, and reports necessary or suggested changes to management. Coordinates company benefits with government-sponsored programs. Handles benefits inquiries and complaints to ensure timely, equitable, courteous resolution. Maintains contact in person, and by phone or mail, with hospitals, physicians, insurance companies, employees, and beneficiaries to facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all employees. Supervises maintenance of enrollment and claims records for all benefits plans. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures. Provide support with benchmarking, data analytics and presentations.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

Minimum10 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

+ Commitment to the University’s core values

+ Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form

+ Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships

+ Ability to recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems

+ Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines

+ Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment

+ Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence

+ Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

+ Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H15