Benefits & Leave Specialist II Job Listing at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA (Job ID 21221)

Description

As a dedicated Leave and Benefits Management Specialist at Gonzaga, you play a pivotal role in fostering an environment where our employees thrive. You will expertly navigate and administer leave programs, including FMLA and ADA, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Your focus on creating a seamless benefits experience, powered by cutting-edge technology, enhances the overall well-being of our Gonzaga community.

By championing leave and benefits excellence at Gonzaga, you will contribute directly to the university's mission and the well-being of our community members.

Join us in creating a workplace where every employee's journey is valued and supported!

The budgeted annual salary that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position is $70,679.
The full internal range is $61,925-$83,780

Essential Functions

• Work closely with employees, HR partners, and managers to facilitate leave requests and accommodations.
• Advise employees regarding leave, accommodation, and benefits-related inquiries, providing timely & accurate information.
• Assist with the enrollment process, including communication, education, and coordination with benefits vendors and systems
  
  

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs utilizing our preferred vendor software including health, dental, vision, retirement, tuition waiver, life and disability insurance, wellness programs, and leave administration.
• Conduct in-person trainings and presentations, such as new employee orientations.
• Provide in-person support to employees and managers

• Maintain and update benefits records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with privacy regulations including HIPAA

• Other essential functions necessary to perform the job as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of leaves or benefits experience.
• In place of Bachelor's degree, direct experience working with benefit and leaves programs can offset education requirement on a year for year basis.

• Experience with leaves and accommodations.
• Experience with employment benefits.
• Experience in higher education.
• Experience using Banner

• ​Most duties are performed sitting, but also involve occasional walking and standing, bending, carrying and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Performs a substantial amount of computer keyboard work requiring extensive wrist and hand movements.