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Inside Higher Ed · 4 days ago

Manager, Benefits and ADA Administration

Kennesaw, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is associated with Kennesaw State University, a large public institution focused on academic excellence and community partnerships. The Manager of Benefits and ADA Administration is responsible for overseeing employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing the benefits team to optimize service delivery and support for employees.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for analyzing and directing all functional-related activities within the area of employee benefits, providing prioritization of time and resources

Build and maintain a strong functional team of benefits practitioners through effective recruiting, training, coaching, and team building, mentoring the Benefits staff to foster a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence

Oversee the workforce accommodation process ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and establishing best practices for eligibility, determining reasonableness, and facilitating the interactive process

Oversee leave of absence, establishing best practices and developing consistent and effective processes

Coordinate with the HR Business Partner team to align leave and ADA compliance with Employee Relations issues

Act as the case advisor on complex ADA and LOA situations

Collaborate with Payroll, Legal, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of related benefits processes

Serve as a strategic advisor to senior HR leadership

Responsible for ensuring processes and procedures on benefit plans and leave of absence are documented and updated

Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, laws, and regulations governing benefits and related systems

Qualification

Benefits administrationADA administrationHR experiencePHR/SPHR certificationData-driven decision makingTeam managementMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingCommunication skillsTime managementProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Five (5) years of progressive HR experience with at least three (3) years benefits administration, preferably in higher education or a complex organization

Ability to research and apply legal parameters and practices for leave and ADA administration

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Able to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions

Able to influence and negotiate effectively

Able to maintain objectivity and confidentiality

Experience with benefit plan administration

General knowledge of industry specific practices and federal regulations

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Strong aptitude for balancing a need to be self-directed and take responsibility to move projects forward with discernment for seeking guidance on HR regulatory requirements and task complexities