The Offices of Human Resources and Payroll & Benefits are accepting applications for the position of Assistant Director of Benefits Administration. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day administration of benefits and leave programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies, and partnering with HR, payroll, and finance to deliver accurate, responsive, and high-quality service to the campus community. This position serves as a trusted resource for employees, helping them understand and make the most of their benefits, retirement (RSA/TRS), and leave options. This role provides personalized guidance, resolves complex issues, and supports employees at every stage of their career by ensuring they feel informed and confident in their decisions. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Essential job duties include duties within benefits administration, onboarding, orientation, employee education, retirement counseling, RSA/TRS administration, leave management (FMLA and paid leave programs), compliance and reporting duties, serving as a backup for payroll, and performing additional duties as assigned.
Minimum requirements include: bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, is required; ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible HR experience is required; applicants with the required experience in HR with an emphasis on payroll and benefits administration will be given preference; three (3) or more years of experience in benefits administration including retirement plans is required; applicants with experience in benefits administration for an RSA-participating employer will be given preference; direct experience with RSA/TRS or other public defined benefit retirement systems is preferred; experience in higher education or public sector HR is preferred; professional certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, CEBS, or related) is preferred; payroll experience, preferred; and experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Banner) is preferred.
To view the complete job description and/or apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5329949/assistant-director-benefits-administration-human-resources. Applications will only be accepted via this system. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.
UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.