Michigan State University
Location
East Lansing, MI | United States
Job description
Under the direction of the Director of Benefits, the Assistant Director will administer multiple benefit programs from the point of vendor selection to implementation and addressing any service issues that may arise. This position collaborates with the Director to sustain, promote, and grow benefit programs in support of the strategic plan including data analysis, compliance-related analysis, and identifying the impact on systems.
This non-union position manages multiple programs for Human Resources (HR) Benefits, including but not limited to; negotiating with vendors over service and benefits costs; assisting the Director of Benefits in the overall administration of the benefits function, including acting as a proxy for the Director as needed during absences; investigating new benefits programs, improving existing programs, and supervising benefits administration, as well as providing analytical and technical support in the delivery of benefits programs having a broad impact on MSU Human Resources and the university.
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Human Resources or a related field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in employee benefits administration; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders; experience in IRS Section 125 self-funded and fully insured benefits administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with ERISA and COBRA plans, Medicare and Medicaid coordination, ACA reporting, and supervision of a team of managers; PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM- SCP, CEBS certification; advanced degree in related field; experience in higher education and contract and union negotiations.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
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MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
About Michigan State University
Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.
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