Job Description

Help Create a Workplace Where People Thrive

At Indian River State College, our employees are the foundation of student success. Behind every classroom, program, and service is a team that ensures our people feel supported, informed, and valued.

We’re seeking a Part-Time HR Operations & Benefits Support Specialist who is detail-oriented, service-minded, and passionate about helping employees navigate the moments that matter — from benefits enrollment to leave support and onboarding/offboarding transitions.

If you enjoy blending organization, compliance, and customer service into meaningful work, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact every day.

About Us

Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.

At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join the River

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, this position provides essential support to the Human Resources function by maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and delivering timely, service‑focused assistance to employees and managers. Key responsibilities include supporting employee benefits administration, managing leave programs, processing HRIS transactions, and assisting with a variety of general HR operations.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer health and welfare benefit programs, including employee enrollments, updates, and terminations.
• Assist with annual open enrollment activities and respond to employee questions regarding benefits.
• Process and manage leave of absence requests (FMLA, medical, personal, disability).
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims and return‑to‑work processes
• Maintain accurate employee records and process HRIS transactions for hires, changes, and terminations.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding, ensuring completion and accuracy of required documentation.
• Generate and prepare reports, employment verifications, and compliance-related documents.
• Assist with wellness program administration and related tracking or reporting.
• Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources team.
• Complete all other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum one (1) years of HR, benefits, or payroll experience
• Experience with HRIS systems required
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and benefits administration
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and customer service skills
• Ability to be accurate, pay attention to details, multi-task, maintain confidentiality, work independently as well as with others, make sound decisions, deal with frequent interruptions, and be self-motivated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as light work involving lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position.  This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Classification

Supervisory

FLSA Exempt

Employment Type

Compensation and Application Deadline