Benefits and Leaves Specialist - Human Resources Technician 2 (PO26010)

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Salary Range: $24.05 - $33.73

Job Description

The Benefit and Leave Administrator, under limited supervision, administers the benefits and leave activities within the assigned divisions and colleges, and acts as the primary campus contact for employees, departments, administration, Minnesota State, MMB, SEGIP, and other vendors related to the benefits and leaves activities on campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Customer service skills sufficient to counsel employees who have questions.
• Ability to learn and understand collective bargaining agreements, laws, and personnel policies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in order to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups.
• Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills are essential in order to maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, external constituents and the general public.
• Ability to analyze problems and recommend solutions, using precedents, collective bargaining agreements, benefit program policies and regulations, as well as personnel laws and policies.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office and HRIS system and other benefit/payroll related systems.

Preferred Qualification 

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment. 
• Experience with benefit and leave program policies and regulations sufficient to advise employees and managers, and to ensure compliance.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, laws, and personnel policies.
• 2 years of experience in the human resources field.
• Experience with electronic benefit insurance/retirement/leave systems.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and comprehend complex benefit program changes in a short period of time.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/. You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing [email protected].

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes, up to 40%. Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:

• Telework: A position with a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a regular basis at a telework location that is not the employee's permanent/principal work location. 

About

More than 1600 talented faculty, staff, and 1600 student employees with a wide variety of skills and backgrounds, support university operations every day. Our faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefits, a team environment and challenging careers. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, we are committed to supporting the continued growth of our diverse community.

Destination 2030, the University’s strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023, commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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