Florida Atlantic University · 2 weeks ago
Benefits and Retirement Specialist
Boca Raton, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$47K/yr - $51K/yr
5+ years expFlorida Atlantic University is seeking a Benefits and Retirement Specialist to manage the university's comprehensive benefits and retirement programs. This role involves administering daily operations in Workday, overseeing enrollments, and providing expert guidance to enhance the employee experience throughout their employment lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the main point of contact for the university regarding benefit enrollments, and general inquiries
Assist with delivering benefit information through New Hire Orientation, open enrollment, and University communication to enhance the understanding of our benefits program
Provide benefit overviews for potential candidates during the recruitment process
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee benefit plan records in Workday
Process benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations accurately and timely
Assists with the annual Benefits Fair, creating and managing all documentation, resource packets, and presentations
Serves as the university's and People First liaison to proactively resolve employee benefits issues, including handling pertinent report requests made to, or received from, People First and Florida Department of Management Services
Maintain accurate and up-to-date benefit plan information and documentation
Process retirement plan enrollments, changes, and distribution request
Maintain accurate and up-to-date retirement plan records in Workday
Assist employees with retirement-related inquiries
Handle report requests related to retirement plans from internal and external stakeholders
Provide excellent customer service regarding benefit and retirement inquiries and issues
Educate employees on benefit eligibility and retirement plan options through individual consultations and group presentations
Communicate and provide premium estimates concerning benefit premium payments to employees going on or returning from a leave of absence
Provide personalized counseling to help employees make informed decisions about their benefits and retirement planning
Provide benefit overviews to potential candidates during the recruitment process
Serve as a liaison between the university and People First to proactively resolve employee benefit issues
Coordinate open enrollment processes, including communication and eligibility verification
Develop materials and presentations to enhance employee understanding of benefits and retirement plans
Assist with the annual Benefits Fair, creating and managing all documentation, resource packets, and presentations
Participate in new hire orientation to provide comprehensive benefits and retirement plan information
Complete daily/weekly Workday audits of all Benefit and Retirement processes
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local benefit and retirement regulations (e.g., ERISA)
Stay informed of benefit- and retirement-related legislative changes and their impact on the university
Prepare and analyze benefit and retirement-related reports for management and regulatory purposes
Manage the retirement and benefits email inbox
Communicate with employees going on or returning from a leave of absence concerning benefit premium payments
Conduct informational sessions for Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) participants and pre-retiree to address questions and concerns about retirement benefits and options
Collaborate with Payroll and Florida Department of Management Services to investigate and rectify payroll discrepancies utilizing Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB)
Review and update the Benefits & Retirement website
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Conduct benefit plan analysis to identify trends, cost implications, and opportunities for improvement
Assist with the development of benefit plan metrics and benchmarks
Oversee the efficiency and effectiveness of daily benefits and retirement function operations
Lead and mentor junior staff members
Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance the university's benefits and retirement programs
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma and five years of appropriate experience required
Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience
Preferred
Associate's or bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Demonstrated knowledge of benefit plan design
Experience with Workday and People First
Professional certification in Human Resources Management (SHRM-CP, PHR)
Benefits
Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family)
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
Company
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University is a private institution providing education for diverse disciplines and facilitating personalized learning.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$30.74MKey Investors
Longer Tables FundThe Marcus FoundationNational Science Foundation
2025-06-26Grant
2024-12-03Grant· $6M
2024-01-18Grant· $2.6M
Leadership Team
Caroline Kane
Senior Associate Athletic Director / CFO, Business & Finance
Emily Festin
Executive Assistant To Chief Technology Officer at FAU & Software Coordinator
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