Texas A&M University · 13 hours ago
Human Resources Generalist I - Benefits
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17.50/hr - $17.50/hr
0+ years expTexas A&M University - San Antonio is looking for a Human Resources Generalist I - Benefits to provide moderately complex HR work. This role involves administering benefit and reward programs, educating employees about their benefits, and ensuring compliance with policies.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Performs technical and administrative work in support of human resources programs to include selection of benefit plans, retirement, and wellness
Assists in compiling and preparing reports and documents related to benefits and wellness activities
Enters, updates, and retrieves files and records in Workday the human resources information system, and may assist with the analysis of human resources reports or organizational methods
Assists in planning, developing, revising, and implementing human resources policies, procedures, and forms
Coordinate open enrollments, changes, and training for employee benefits programs
Coordinate benefits administration to include new hire enrollment, annual open enrollment, and mid-year changes including communication to the university community and managing enrollment data with all vendors and within the HRIS online system
Conduct benefit orientations educating new employees of the details of the retirement, leave, and benefit programs
Respond to human resources-related benefits inquiries
Serve as an initial point of contact for employees directing them to appropriate resources and answering benefit policy inquiries with a high level of customer service, discretion, and confidentiality
Assist with the Health & Wellness strategy that incorporates holistic well-being focusing on physical, mental, financial, intellectual, and social health
Act as the benefits subject matter expert (SME) ensuring benefits policies and practices remain compliant
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in applicable field
No prior experience
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices in relation to benefits and wellness
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Strong analytical and presentation skills
Exceptional interpersonal communication
Strong problem-solving skills
High level of organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Flexible self-starter
Preferred
Benefits experience in higher education
Workday experience a plus
Company
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.
10001+ employees
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