Benefits, Retirement and Billing Specialist

The Benefits, Retirement and Billing Specialist works with the Senior Benefit Specialist and Director of Human Resources to coordinate the administration of the University health benefit and retirement programs. The individual will be responsible for advising and providing assistance for benefits. The Specialist will provide calculations and manage records for employee retirements and health and welfare benefits programs. The Benefit Specialist will administer benefit vendor payment and claims payment process/employee billings, leave programs, disability, workers compensation leave as well as manage complex benefits issues (phone, e-mail, and in-person). The Specialist reviews and provides recommendations for benefits, research and make appropriate correction to employee payroll deductions, and collaborate with vendors regarding billing matters The Specialist will be responsible for implementing, advising, supporting, auditing and training all employees and external partners on benefits and retirement policies, procedures, legal, IRS and regulatory changes. The Benefit Specialist must understand, adhere to and assist with University HIPAA compliance. The Specialist provides coordination with Employment Services with regard to medical leave of absence issues and ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) issues.