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Advertising/Posting Title Benefits Processing Specialist

Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Posting Summary

The University of Vermont seeks a detail-oriented and collaborative member to join our Benefits Processing Team. Our Benefits Process Specialist will ensure employee benefit elections are entered into and processed accurately utilizing the University’s Human Resource Information Systems (PeopleSoft, Retiree Database & Banner). Communicate benefit elections, changes, and potential discrepancies with vendors. Provide customer service to department administrators, employees, retirees and their dependents when addressing benefit related inquiries and issues.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Associate’s degree with one to three years related experience required. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline driven environment and serve as an effective team member. Proficiency with computer software and the ability to learn new systems and software is essential. Ability to effectively communicate with customers to obtain information and provide assistance is required. Ability to maintain confidentiality required. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of University students, personnel, and affiliates, and across multiple disciplines. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice issues, and fostering a collaborative, multicultural environment.

Desirable Qualifications

Anticipated Pay Range $24 to $26/hr

Other Information

Special Conditions Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Background Check required for this position

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Position No

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Open Date 02/07/2024

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

Position Information

Position Title Business Support Generalist

Posting Number S4898PO

Department Human Resources/11305

Position Number 009617

Employee FTE 1.0

Employee Term 12

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