Posting Number: SP005440P
Division/College: Human Resources
Department: Employment and Benefit Services
Location: Moscow
Posting Context Statement:
Position Overview:
The Benefits, Retirement and Billing Specialist works with the Senior Benefit Specialist and Director of Human Resources to coordinate the administration of the University health benefit and retirement programs. The individual will be responsible for advising and providing assistance for benefits. The Specialist will provide calculations and manage records for employee retirements and health and welfare benefits programs. The Benefit Specialist will administer benefit vendor payment and claims payment process/employee billings, leave programs, disability, workers compensation leave as well as manage complex benefits issues (phone, e-mail, and in-person). The Specialist reviews and provides recommendations for benefits, research and make appropriate correction to employee payroll deductions, and collaborate with vendors regarding billing matters The Specialist will be responsible for implementing, advising, supporting, auditing and training all employees and external partners on benefits and retirement policies, procedures, legal, IRS and regulatory changes. The Benefit Specialist must understand, adhere to and assist with University HIPAA compliance. The Specialist provides coordination with Employment Services with regard to medical leave of absence issues and ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) issues.
Required Experience:
- 1 year of employee benefits related experience
- Demonstrated experience reviewing documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance
- Compiling data and information for reports
- Experience explaining Federal and State Law, policies and procedures to employees, supervisors and high level leadership in a group or individual setting
- Experience managing HIPAA related information and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive materials
- Experience analyzing information, researching a variety of sources to identify and resolve problems or issues and making recommendations for resolutions in a proactive and reactive atmosphere
- Experience with employee benefits administration, retirement programs; HIPAA compliance and fringe benefits programs
- Demonstrated ability to interpret, explain and apply benefit laws, rules and requirements
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex personnel/benefit problems and develop alternatives and recommendations
Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in related field (or 5 years of professional experience, involving areas of Human resources, employee benefits, retirement, billing, finance, insurance, or records administration)
Required Other:
- None
Additional Preferred:
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a team to accomplish shared goals
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally and to identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues
- Experience working with a self-funded health plan
- Experience coordinating with the Idaho Department of Insurance, benefits Consultants and Third Party Administrators
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Knowledge of higher education or state government personnel policies and procedures
- Experience conducting training and/or making public presentations
- Experience with Banner
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- None
Degree Requirement: Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: $24.23 per hour or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE: 1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is open until filled with a first consideration date of September 23, 2026. Please complete all required documents as requested. In your letter of qualifications using details and examples, please address all of the required and preferred qualifications for this position and how your experience and skills align. A template for the letter of qualification is located here.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52679
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.