HR Coordinator II - Senior Benefits Coordinator
The University of North Texas System (UNTS) has a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Benefits
Coordinator at the UNT flagship campus in Denton, Texas. Our vision is to provide the best approach to
deliver HR services to our constituents in the most effective and efficient manner to help drive business
outcomes. This new team member will contribute to our goal to be the strategic partner needed by our
constituents while providing outstanding programs and services. Join our team in this exciting time and
help us develop the future of the University of North Texas System.
The Human Resources Coordinator II (Senior Benefits Coordinator) is responsible for supporting a
campus services team administering benefits programs and services to all UNT entities, including
insurance plans, retirement, deferred compensation, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Sick Leave Pool,
and disability programs. This position reports to the HR Benefits Manager, has a dotted-line reporting
relationship to the Campus HR Director, and works independently within established policies and
procedures.
Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
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Administer, process and maintain institutional insurance programs including health, dental,
disability, life, long term care, and flexible spending programs
Administer, process and maintain institutional retirement programs including deferred
compensation plans
Provide advice and assist new employees with participation in the Group Benefits Plan including:
enrolling new employees in insurance coverage; determining eligibility for changes due to
Qualifying Life Events; Annual Enrollment
Assist with processes within EIS for Benefits to ensure that employee enrollments and
terminations are processed correctly
Perform the Benefits Orientation during the New Hire Orientation for each campus, as well as,
assist with developing and facilitating additional monthly benefit presentations
Assist with Affordable Care Act as it relates to benefits and reporting.
Assist with administration of FMLA and Sick Leave Pool
Assist with questions related to all leave policies to include sick leave, vacation leave, foster care
leave, etc.
Assist with and partner with the campus community in the development of and implementation
of new benefit programs.
Identify new, innovative ways to promote benefit plans and perk programs.
Assist campus team with event preparation, coordination and execution, where applicable.
Develop deliver training content.
Serve as back-up support for System and other campus Human Resources teams.
Bachelor's degree in a related field; and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible
experience in Human Resources or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
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Ability to work in a matrix reporting relationship directly reporting to the Benefits Manager and
dotted-line reporting to the Campus HR Director
Develop as well as deliver content
Understanding of all functional areas of Human Resources, including experience working in
multiple functional areas
Working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, and HR best practices
Problem solving and analytical skills
Proficiency in MS Office
Strong communication skills (writing, oral and listening)
Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrates flexibility as well as a strong commitment to building
and sustaining relationships
Skill in using computer information systems to organize, store, manipulate and retrieve text and
data.
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with frequently changing priorities
Ability to provide a high level of customer service and follow through
Effective communications skills both orally and in writing
Critical thinking skills
Ability to plan and organize and effectively manage multiple assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Preferred Qualifications:
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Master's degree in Human Resources, Management, or related field
Experience working in Higher Education
Experience working in a matrix reporting structure
Please apply online at: jobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61326
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