Benefits Administrator

Job Description

The Benefits Administrator is a full-time exempt-status professional/managerial position. This position provides the administrative processes for major and optional benefit programs for the college; assists employees with submission of retirement benefits, prepares, and processes various retirement choices; serves as a privacy officer designated by HIPAA law; conducts employee orientation including benefit enrollments for newly hired or change in status employees; administers the terminal leave pays, sick and/or annual leave payouts, with retirements and qualifying terminations; assists and processes sick leave transfers; records benefit termination dates in the HCM system; serves as liaison to the Florida Division of Retirement and keeps up to date with employer contribution rates, plan changes, coding, and responds to Payroll requests for plan information; and assists Director with projects, tasks, and special requests as needed. Reports to Director, Human Resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and two years’ experience with employee benefits compliance and administration. The candidate may substitute the required bachelor’s degree with an associate’s degree and four years of experience in benefits administration. Successful results of a criminal background check.

Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer experience with processing state retirement programs and options; knowledgeable in laws associated with employee benefits such as IRS Section 125, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA.

Annual Salary Range

$48,300.00 - 53,300.00

Supplemental Materials

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, résumé, and unofficial transcripts to supplement the online application. If veteran’s preference is claimed, a copy of the DD-214 must be submitted. Supplemental materials must be uploaded and assigned to the online application. For assistance, contact the recruiting department at HRrecruiting@pensacolastate.edu.

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled – Review of applications will begin May 19, 2026. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental application materials must be received no later than May 18, 2026.

Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave. Additional leave types are position specific.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.