HR Tech

University of New Mexico
Hourly: $18.26 - $24.81
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Nov 23, 2024
Requisition ID req29613 Working Title HR Tech Position Grade 10 Position Summary The University of New Mexico's Division of Human Resources seeks a customer-focused Benefit HR Tech to join UNM's Benefits & Employee Wellness team! Our team is a progressive and collaborative unit, with a talented and cohesive team of Benefits professionals. Within the Division of Human Resource, this term position provides administrative support for the University's employee, student, and retiree benefit programs, including life insurance, health care coverage, disability, education benefits, retirement, student benefits and other related programs. As first point of contact for Benefit inquiries, this position provides daily advice, assistance, and follow-up, utilizing various communication methods to respond to employees, retirees, students, other UNM departments, and benefit vendors regarding UNM Benefits policies and procedures. Coordinates with the UNM Benefits team to resolve and/or refer UNM Benefit specific procedural items and inquires. Also, develops, expedites, and maintains benefit related files, records, and other documents. This term position role reports directly to Sr Benefit Specialist and currently offers a hybrid onsite/remote schedule. This position is a one (1) year term position, which may offer the option to extend dependent on business needs. The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented individual, with a background in employee benefits, strong organizational, communication and customer service skills. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to identify, analyze and solve data and/or procedural problems. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with employee benefits Strong communication and customer service skills Team-oriented Bilingual in Spanish Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department HR Benefits (730B2) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 1 year from date of hire Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $18.26 - $24.81 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 6/14/2024 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is eligible for a hybrid onsite/remote schedule. Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. *Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.