Human Resources Partner/Benefits – HigherEdJobs

Serve as a primary benefits investigator, problem solver, and analyzer (ACA tracking, benefits auditing/billing, benefits tracking,). Provide HR support in the areas of leaves of absence and ADA accommodations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in benefits administration and HR best practices, with a focus on delivering exceptional service to employees. They will collaborate closely with the HR team to ensure that our benefits offerings meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Position Specific Accountabilities

Manage the administration of employee benefits programs, including group medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long term disability, Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, voluntary/supplemental benefits, leaves of absence and ADA accommodations.

Coordinate with benefit providers, brokers, and vendors to ensure the smooth implementation and ongoing maintenance of benefits programs.

Manage benefits-related billing issues; investigate and run Workday custom reports to ensure that correct benefit groups are correct on the health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, supplemental insurance monthly; MetLife voluntary benefits bi-weekly and semi-monthly; WageWorks/COBRA monthly; Bank of America/HSA bi-weekly and semi-monthly, EAP, and Group Legal). Compile benefits data for planning and evaluation purposes.

Conduct regular audits and reviews of benefits data to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements. Track and audit full-time and part-time benefits eligibility for purposes of offering health coverage and enrollment throughout the year (including part-time premium payments when applicable). Assist the Director of Benefits with ACA tracking and compliance.

Audit funding for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA) and review integration file for any discrepancies.

Audit domestic partner eligibility.

Manage integration files to carriers and review all file discrepancies. Serve as a liaison between LMU ITS, HRIS team and the carriers.

Manage benefits Open Enrollment setup including participating in utilization meetings, communications, benefits fair and test scenarios in Workday.

During and after Open Enrollment, audit active rates to ensure that new plan rates will deduct correctly from first paycheck in the new year, audit COBRA rates to ensure rates are correct and audit retiree rates before uploading into Workday.

Generate life event reports to ensure accurate deductions are being taken from paychecks.

Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to employee benefits, and make recommendations for program enhancements as needed.

Conduct New Hire Orientation on a rotating basis.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that models high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

• Typically a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Organizational Development or related field or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of benefit regulation/policy changes.

• Minimum 4 years benefit administration experience, encompassing experience managing large amounts of data/information; and process improvement experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of current benefits ‘best practices,’ benefit billing, employee benefit laws, compliance, benefit analysis, leaves of absence and accommodations, and general human resources policy and procedure.

• Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations governing benefits administration, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations in computing benefit rates, insurance premiums and adjustments.

• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by experience in preparing reports and other business communications.

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.

• Highly developed organizational and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable of HRIS systems.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

# HERC# #HEJ#

Staff Regular

Salary range

$72,500.00 – $103,314.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience. Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)