ASST DIR/BENEFITS & WELLNESS
| Assist with the daily administration of benefits and retirement programs, from point of vendor selection to implementation and management. Collaborates with the Director to sustain and promote benefit programs in support of the university’s strategic plan. Provides excellent customer service, researches new benefit programs and assists with improvement of existing programs, regulatory and policy compliance analysis and provides analytical and technical support in the delivery of benefit programs. | |
| Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree preferably in human resources management or related field, or four years of professional experience in human resources, benefits, payroll, or a related field. Two years professional experience in human resources, benefits, payroll, or a related field. Effective written, verbal communication and presentation skills. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates ability to work with diverse clientele in a unionized environment. Demonstrates competence in utilizing Microsoft Office products and standard business software applications. Ability and willingness to establish and maintain positive interpersonal and project a positive attitude. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. |
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| Preferred Qualifications | Experience with benefits administration and regulatory requirements related to benefits. Experience working in a higher education environment. Experience working with collective bargaining agreements. Experience working with SAP/HR. Professional certification such as PHR or SPHR, CEBS, CBP, GBA, RPA, etc. |
| Duties & Responsibilities | Assists with administration of health and welfare plans, retirement, and savings plans in compliance with federal and state regulations and university policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements and handbooks. Assists with vendor liaison activities such as resolution of benefit administration issues, bidding and renewal processes, and contracting and contract amendments. Assists with research and resolution of coverage and administration issues, as well as regulatory and plan document compliance. Assists with policy development, administration and record-keeping associated with benefit plans. Coordinates and oversees annual open enrollment and associated workflow and communication to ensure enrollment processes are completed and systems updated by deadlines for new plan year. Maintains updated benefits and retirement orientation presentations; coordinate and may conduct education programs related to benefits and retirement. Coordinates projects related to benefits and retirement programs including research and recommendation of benefit program design changes or new programs, including assisting with implementation of approved changes. May include assisting with benchmarking key performance indicators for benefits plans, assisting in identifying potential strategies, and preparing summary information for management review. Conducts and responds to surveys, compile survey data, and prepare draft summary for management review. Assist with resolution of retirement issues and provide guidance to employees related to retirement processes and resources. Work with retirement plan recordkeeper, HR-SAP and payroll on mistake-in-fact refunds. Assists with year-end liability tracking, reconciliation, and projection, work closely with CMU Financial Accounting/auditors. May communicate and interpret benefit policies per collective bargaining agreements and employee handbooks. May be responsible for coordination and administrative oversight of tuition benefit, discount programs, tax savings accounts and other programs as assigned. Acts as a steward of benefits and retirement data, assuring integrity and compliance with protocols and policies. Participates in regularly scheduled status meetings with benefit vendors and consultants to assist in administration of benefit and wellness programs. Assists in developing wellness challenges, analysis of utilization data, and communications. May include access to administrative portals to assist in delivery of programs to employees and dependents. Assists with administration and support of Health Care Committee including developing and sharing data, communications, documents, and reports, etc. Other duties as assigned. |
| Supervision Exercised | None. |
| Message to Applicants | Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. |
| Employee Group | Professional & Administrative -Salary |
| Staff Pay Level | |
| Pay Range | $55,000 - $65,000 |
| Division | Finance and Administrative Services |
| Department | Human Resources - Benefits & Wellness |
| Position Status | Regular |
| Position End Date | |
| Employment Status | Full-Time |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Position Type | 12 month |
| Weekly Work Schedule | Typically 8-5, M-F evenings & weekends as required. |
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| About the Department | |
| About CMU | Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms. |
| CMU Leadership Standards | Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference. We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position. |
| EEO Statement |
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).
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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
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CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: titleix@cmich.edu |
| Posting Ends | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?
- Yes
- No
- * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
- Not Applicable
- Dispatcher
- Medical Faculty
- Office Professional
- P&A, SO or Faculty
- Police
- Public Broadcasting
- Sergeant
- Service Maintenance
- Supervisory/Technical
- * Do you have a bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field, or at least four years of professional experience in human resources, benefits, payroll, or a related field?
- yes
- no
- * Do you have at least three years professional experience in human resources, benefits, payroll or a related field?
- yes
- no
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Recommendation Letters
