Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Benefits Specialist
Position Type
Regular
Job Number
SA94424
Full or Part Time
full-time 40 hours weekly
Fair Labor Standard Act Classification
Non-Exempt
Anticipated Pay Range
$26.44 - $31.00
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Benefits Specialist is a hands-on, detail-driven role responsible for the accurate, timely administration of Chapman University’s employee benefits programs — spanning enrollment, eligibility, tuition remission, and retirement processing.
Reporting to the Senior Benefits Manager, this role requires precision, sound judgment, and a strong customer-service orientation, as the Specialist is often an employee’s first point of contact for benefits questions and transactions.
Serve as a primary resource for employees with benefits and retirement plan questions, providing guidance on enrollment, plan policies, eligibility, and contributions.
Chapman University’s mission is centered on serving our students and strengthening our campus community. Chapman believes there is significant value in an in-person workforce. Being present fosters collaboration, strengthens relationships across departments, enables us to better serve our co-workers and contributes to the student experience. It is an important part of the culture that makes Chapman a special place to work and learn.
Responsibilities
Benefit Administration
Position Information
Position Title
Benefits Specialist
Position Type
Regular
Job Number
SA94424
Full or Part Time
full-time 40 hours weekly
Fair Labor Standard Act Classification
Non-Exempt
Anticipated Pay Range
$26.44 - $31.00
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Benefits Specialist is a hands-on, detail-driven role responsible for the accurate, timely administration of Chapman University’s employee benefits programs — spanning enrollment, eligibility, tuition remission, and retirement processing.
Reporting to the Senior Benefits Manager, this role requires precision, sound judgment, and a strong customer-service orientation, as the Specialist is often an employee’s first point of contact for benefits questions and transactions.
Serve as a primary resource for employees with benefits and retirement plan questions, providing guidance on enrollment, plan policies, eligibility, and contributions.
Chapman University’s mission is centered on serving our students and strengthening our campus community. Chapman believes there is significant value in an in-person workforce. Being present fosters collaboration, strengthens relationships across departments, enables us to better serve our co-workers and contributes to the student experience. It is an important part of the culture that makes Chapman a special place to work and learn.
Responsibilities
Benefit Administration
- Process new-hire enrollments, terminations, benefit election changes, and qualifying life events (marriage, birth, divorce, loss of coverage), verifying supporting documentation for compliance.