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Job Opening ID: 998882
Job Description:
The Senior Benefits Analyst provides support with the administration of retirement and health and welfare employee benefit programs. Work requires functioning as a lead worker and overseeing or auditing work accuracy of all College and PeopleSoft benefits-related data. Delivers a high level of customer service, service providers’ assistance and support for benefits administration.
Duties & Responsibilities:
•Assists the Benefits Manager by working to ensure through the completion of assigned duties and responsibilities that all benefit plans which includes daily processes are administered in an effective, consistent and compliant manner
•Assists in the preparation of government filings, plan audits, or other tax-reporting requirements such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Florida Retirement System (FRS).
•Coordinates benefits workshops for College employees; and may lead discussions surrounding benefits which includes but not limited to retirement education and leaves of various types such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
•Conducts individual employee retirement appointments, prepares file documentation with necessary benefits & leave payout calculations, meets with employee to discuss documents, and enters Retirement benefits data
•Leads in handling annual benefit processes such as employees and retirees annual open enrollment and performs annual enrollment upload to FRS system
•Conducts Benefit plan monthly enrollment analysis and specific analysis after the annual open enrollment
•Holds orientations for new employees to explain benefits and works to ensure through collaboration with benefits associates that new hire orientation materials are up to date
Minimum Requirements:
•Master’s degree and two (2) years of experience in Human Resources/Benefits; or Bachelor’s degree and five (6) years of experience in Human Resources/Benefits
•Knowledge of the College’s benefits program design, costs and eligibility requirements
•Knowledge of principles of personnel management
•Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting employee benefit programs, including COBRA, FMLA, ADA, SECTION 125, ACA, Medicare and Social Security
•Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, managers, vendors or the public
•Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
•Ability to prepare and keep complex records, accurate reports, and assemble and organize data with proficient time-management skills
Recognized for a tenth consecutive year as the nation’s Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education and proud recipient of the prestigious 2019 Aspen Prize for College Excellence, Miami Dade College is renowned for its magnificent level of high achievement and performance among state colleges. Miami Dade College focuses on providing high quality teaching and learning experiences that are accessible and affordable to meet the needs of our diverse students all while preparing them to be responsible global citizens and successful lifelong learners.
MDC continues being the largest, most diverse and highly regarded college in the nation operating eight campuses made up of over 7,000 employees who educate and provide support to over 2,000,000 students. The college offers over 300 programs of study to students who are seeking to obtain vocational, associate and baccalaureate degrees. Students have the option to take online credit classes through the Virtual College. Specialized and advanced educational opportunities include the prestigious New World School of the Arts, The Honors College and our Dual Enrollment Program. Through our School of Continuing Education and Professional Development, we offer noncredit courses for individuals who want to enrich their cultural experiences or improve their professional or occupational skills.
From full-time professional faculty, administrative, and support staff positions to part-time adjunct faculty, continuing education instructors, and part-time support staff, the people who encompass MDC’s workforce are the innovators who not only make a difference in the lives of our students but also help maintain our reputation as one of the most highly regarded colleges in the nation.