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Department:
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The Human Resources & Strategic Talent Management Department at UMBC works with Campus partners to guide people operations.
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Position Overview:
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The Benefits and Wellness Manager will manage UMBC’s employee Wellness Program as well as health insurance, tuition remission, retirement and other benefits.
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Why Work at UMBC?
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UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $91,093 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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For 15 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a Great College to Work For!
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Telework:
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A hybrid telework schedule may be available
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Responsibilities:
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- Provide leadership and supervision of the Benefits and Wellness Unit. Supervise the day-to-day work activities of the benefits unit in the administration of health, retirement, tuition remission, disability, and other benefit programs. Create goals, objectives, and planning.
- Manage UMBC employee data flowing into the SPS Workday for Benefits System administered by the State of Maryland. Work closely with the State of Maryland, USM, UMBC Benefits Staff, and the Division of IT on data evaluation, integration, and reporting.
- Review and report ACA data to the State of Maryland. Work closely with the Budget office on Affordable Care Act financial reporting. Review complex ACA eligibility for contractual jobs such as contingent employment, adjunct faculty which may require a complex review of hours worked and courseload calculations.
- Review, research, and evaluate more complex requests to ensure appropriate steps have been completed to facilitate employee enrollment in, or eligibility for, the various benefit plans to include health plans (medical, prescription, dental, life, LTD, etc), tuition remission and/or retirement plans. Work closely with employees and/or dependents who have complex benefits needs such as disabilities, newborns, divorces, loss of employee/dependents, and other life events.
- Create and execute communication strategy for Benefit information dissemination. Manage benefit communications to the UMBC campus. Update and maintain Benefit information on the UMBC website, post internally in myUMBC, compose and send direct email communications, campus announcements, and other methods of communication. Ensure the HR website has the most up-to-date information for the campus community and the general public as it relates to benefits, Affordable Care tuition remission/reimbursement, and other related matters.
- Responsible for creating, facilitating, and hosting campus training and events on pre-retirement, financial wellness, EAP, Open Enrolment Fairs and Trainings, and other benefit topics.
- Responsible for ensuring campus compliance with IRS regulations, State Policies and Laws, USM Policy, and Federal regulations. Remain abreast of changes to various Federal, State, and USM Board of Regents policies governing exempt and nonexempt staff of the university to ensure campus administrative processes to ensure continued compliance.
- Serve on several institutional and USM committees to foster campus collaboration and inter-institutional collaboration.
- Maintain certification through the State of Maryland Department of Budget & Management and the Maryland State Retirement Agencies. (Required within first 6 months of employment.)
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Required Minimum Qualifications:
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- Bachelor's Degree
- Three years of HR benefits experience.
- Knowledge of traditional benefits programs, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, ACA and related laws.
- Experience handling and prioritizing multiple initiatives, projects and relationships.
- Strong customer service and written/verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with and present to employees at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical skills including working with databases
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Preferred Qualifications:
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- ABC and Retirement Coordinator certifications.
- Seven years of experience working in benefits.
- Experience leading a benefits team.
- Experience working within State of Maryland, preferably University System of Maryland.
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Background Screening Statement:
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A background check will be required.
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Closing Date:
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Open Until Filled
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Benefits:
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UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):
Generous Leave which includes accruing:
- 22 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
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Salary:
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Salary starts at $91,093 to $99,815, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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Hours:
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Full Time
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Type:
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Regular
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FLSA Status:
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Exempt
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Equal Opportunity Statement:
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UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Title IX:
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As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Work Authorization
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As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
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