"Coordinator, Employee Benefits"

Coordinator, Employee Benefits

Posting Number: SF02120

Position Type: Professional Staff

Union: Non-Union Non-Classified Staff

Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 10

Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Salary Hiring Range: $55,000 - $65,000

Department: Human Resource Administration

Job Description Summary:

About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Employee Benefits Coordinator supports the administration of the University of Rhode Island's active employee benefits programs by performing a wide range of processing, customer service, and administrative tasks. This role serves as a primary point of contact for faculty and staff, providing timely and accurate information on benefit eligibility, enrollment, and guidelines. The Coordinator ensures data accuracy in HR systems, assists with vendor coordination, and plays an essential role in delivering high-quality, employee-centered service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In the area of active employee benefits, coordinate the day-to-day operations for the portfolio of mandatory and voluntary benefits, including but not limited to health (medical, dental and vision) insurance, life insurance, pre-paid legal, short-term disability, cancer insurance, flexible spending accounts, and COBRA.
• Process benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations in HRIS and other appropriate platforms; maintain accurate benefits records and help resolve discrepancies through routine audits.
• Operate as a coordinator of the enrollment process, including counseling employees, developing and delivering communication materials for both existing and new employees.
• Research improvements in existing programs and provide recommendations to supervisor for use in collective bargaining and overall budget preparation.
• Provide support to other functional areas in the department and to serve as a backup for other Human Resources department staff on an as needed basis.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationship with key University offices, including the Controller and Payroll Offices, State Benefits and Office of Personnel Administration, State Controller, ERSRI, Office of Postsecondary Commissioner, Human Resources Offices at Rhode Island College, Community College of Rhode Island and all plan carriers/providers, employees, retirees, and the public.
• Develop, maintain, and generate reports and analyses on all employee benefits areas. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and contractual requirements.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT: Automated computer systems to include word processing, Power Point, spreadsheets, and database management; calculator, telephone, copying machines, fax machines. Microsoft Office, Workday.