The University of Texas at Austin · 1 month ago
Benefits Specialist I
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $55K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Benefits Specialist I to join their HR Services team. This role involves supporting employees with leave programs and contributing to strategic HR initiatives to enhance the employee experience.
Corporate TrainingEducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Be the Bridge: Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison between employees, HR partners, Payroll, the Provost’s Office, the ADA Coordinator, WCI claims adjusters, and the UT System Office of Risk Management. You’ll provide clear, compassionate guidance on eligibility, leave and WCI programs, and more
Drive Engagement: Lead and support initiatives such as training sessions and the development of educational materials. You’ll help demystify leave and WCI programs and empower employees to make informed decisions
Champion Innovation: Use Workday, ServiceNow and other systems to resolve issues, streamline processes, and improve the employee experience
Deliver Insight: Prepare reports and HR analytics that audit for compliance, track customer data and enhance our programs
Educate and Empower: Facilitate customized training sessions that reflect our values and culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in HR administration or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems
Preferred
Experience with leave and WCI programs
Experience with Workday
Experience with service delivery platforms such as Service Now and Amazon Connect
PHR certification or related training
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
Experience in higher education or the public sector
Benefits
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
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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