HR Consultant 3 - Benefits (C)

at  Edmonds Community College

POSITION OVERVIEW

Edmonds College is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The college values its talented, diverse workforce and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace diversity and equity. Edmonds College is an equal opportunity employer. Edmonds College invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.

DESCRIPTION:

Edmonds College is recruiting for an HR Consultant 3 - Benefits. This position provides support and service for our faculty, staff, and administrators around a range of benefits questions. This position will support comprehensive benefit administration including, Medical, Retirement, PFML & FMLA. The ideal candidate will have cross functional experience in compensation, benefits, data entry and a willingness to step in where needed.
Edmonds invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of benefits management experience
• Attention to detail
• Experience with high volume data entry
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced office environment
  (See Conditions of Employment section for additional requirements.)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor¿s degree with focus on business administration, human resources, social or organizational sciences, or related fields. Equivalent knowledge and experience may be considered
• Experience with PeopleSoft

• Assist HR team with ongoing projects
• Cross functional support of daily HR Tasks including benefits & compensation
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Works in support of the HR/Benefits Manager concentrating on providing benefits information to employees and retirees
• Enrolls employees in retirement and insurance programs
• Act as liaison for college with DRS, Health Care Authority, and other benefit administration agencies as needed
• Works in coordination with HR/Benefits Manager in processing of hours accrual audit for benefits eligibility, review of HCA codes
• Audit and review need for retroactive and corrective actions for benefits enrollment
• Advise and provide appropriate notice of any/all status changes
• Administer PEBB worksheets and benefit correspondences
• Administer all facets of open enrollment-including attestations and plan updates, prior service verification
• Processing terminations and retirements of classified/exempt employees
• Coordinating transfers of employees¿ employment information.
  This is a classified staff position reporting to the Benefits Manager.
  For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below. Applications received by August 5, 2024 will receive priority consideration.