University of Texas at Austin Staff

Benefits Specialist I

AUSTIN, TX · Contract

No sponsorshipDetected 19 days ago

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About the role

You'll help employees navigate the complexities of leave programs, while also contributing to strategic initiatives that shape the future of our HR services.
Security sensitive; criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate.
Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing checks.

Serve as a liaison to manage and resolve issues.
This role contributes to fostering a collaborative environment within Human Resources and the employees, retirees, and surviving spouses we support.
Ability to manage competing, high priority demands, prioritizing workload, managing projects and multiple responsibilities against strict deadlines.

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, psychology, sociology, industrial labor relations, and/or equivalent work experience.
Ability to analyze data, trends, and insights to identify the root cause of the event.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to influence.
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential situations with objectivity.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section
Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.
Required Materials
you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning, plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Equal Opportunity Employer:

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