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Benefits Administrator I

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Salary: $51,605 – $77,397 per year

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Department:

Human Resources

Job Summary:

Processes and receives benefit enrollments and provides routine human resources information to a small or medium-scale group of employees in order to ensure timely and accurate benefit transaction processing. Assists with work unit operational policy development.

Job Description:

  • Prepares, organizes, disseminates and processes benefits resources, communications and materials for a single small or medium-group of employees through various mediums under general supervision.
  • Receives, responds to and resolves routine employee benefits questions and problems.
  • Provides information to new, existing, and terminating employees on basic insurance benefit options, timelines, and payroll deductions.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Communicate with prospective, current, and retired employees regarding benefits programs and retirement plans.
  • Conduct new employee orientation.
  • Coordinate activities associated with the proper processing of employee insurance benefits for enrollment and changes, and retirement participation.
  • Guide new and existing employees on the process for online benefits enrollment.
  • Maintain employee benefit records.
  • Process requests and answer questions for faculty/staff tuition waivers.
  • Represent the Department of Human Resources during annual events such as open enrollment and benefit fairs.
  • Conduct and participate in audits of benefit programs and contribution amounts.
  • Provide information to assist benefit invoice reconciliations.
  • Run data change reports and vendor reports.
  • Assist with the development and evaluation of training programs and materials.
  • Assist employees during onboarding and offboarding processes.

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required

Compensation:

$51,604.80 - $77,396.80

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Job details

Title
Benefits Administrator I
Employer
University of Mississippi
Location
University, MS 38677, USA
Published
Jul 31, 2026
Closes:
Sep 30, 2026
Job type
Full time, Human Resources
Field
Remuneration Benefits
Salary

Salary: $51,605 – $77,397 per year

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