About the role

  • Benefits Specialist handling employee benefits administration and customer service for Duke University. Collaborating on special projects while enhancing knowledge and efficiency in benefits activities.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of administrative and clerical duties involved in the delivery of employee benefits to University and Health System personnel.
  • Act as a customer service consultant handling more complex issues requiring specialized benefits knowledge, escalating cases to a Benefits Analyst when appropriate.
  • Assist employees in the completion of all necessary forms to enroll in or make changes to Duke benefit programs.
  • Perform benefits administration activities to support 'core' transaction processing including, but not limited to health and welfare benefits enrollment, retirement, and educational benefits.
  • Identify communication and operational issues arising during day to day administration activities / contact with customers and propose solutions to the Human Resource Information Center (HRIC) Manager and the Benefits Administration and Communications Manager as appropriate.
  • Assist with group presentations explaining details of specified benefit programs for new hire orientation along with other educational initiatives.
  • Provide technical support and guidance to HRIC staff, sharing technical and legislative knowledge to ensure staff are up to date.
  • Seek to continuously develop and improve levels of knowledge and expertise, coordinating with the Benefits Administration & Communication Manager for training as required.
  • Make recommendations for process improvements to continuously improve efficiency and customer service.
  • Provide support to Benefits Manager and Plan Managers for special projects, including open enrollment, annual benefit statement production, performing research and other tasks as needed.
  • Primarily supports voluntary benefits such as life and disability insurance and Kiel program.

Requirements

  • B.A. from an accredited institution preferably in Human Resource Management or a related field
  • 1-2 years experience in employee benefits / HR
  • Proficient in computer software and latest electronic office technology
  • OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Benefits

  • comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
  • generous retirement benefits
  • wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members

Job title

Benefits Specialist

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$26,640 - $42,660 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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