Manager, Employee Benefits

Manager, Employee Benefits

Benefits

Job Number:  991758

Kent Campus – Kent, OH

Basic Function:

To manage and lead a comprehensive range of benefits programs to include personnel, projects, and daily activities to support the Division of People, Culture and Belonging’s strategy and enhance the employee experience across the university. Oversight and management of employee healthcare planning, Workers’ Compensation administration, Tuition Waiver benefits processing, Leave and Disability program administration, and periodic audits of benefits plans. Responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing university activities associated with eligibility and enrollment in the university-sponsored employee benefits plans. Ensure effective communication of benefit offerings and that employees are well-informed about their options and how to access them. Evaluate and improve benefits programs to ensure they align with Kent State University’s goals, legal requirements, and employee needs. Work closely with Information Technology to manage complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP system activities and workflows, ensure data integrity, and maintain information to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, university policy, and collective bargaining agreements. Assume responsibility for onboarding and training benefits staff members and developing standard operating procedures for the department. May assist with strategic planning initiatives. Reports to Executive Director, University Benefits and Wellness.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or Finance Administration, or related field. A minimum of four years of professional experience administering comprehensive benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, retirement, and life and disability insurance in the area of insurance/benefits administration; to include a minimum of one year of experience administering Workers' Compensation programs.

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Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / Disabled / Veterans