Inside Higher Ed · 3 days ago
Manager, Benefits and ADA Administration
Inside Higher Ed is associated with Kennesaw State University, a prominent public institution dedicated to academic excellence and community engagement. The Manager of Benefits and ADA Administration will oversee the implementation and optimization of employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance and alignment with organizational goals while managing the Benefits team and providing expert guidance on benefits operations and ADA administration.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for analyzing and directing all functional-related activities within the area of employee benefits, providing prioritization of time and resources
Build and maintain a strong functional team of benefits practitioners through effective recruiting, training, coaching, and team building, mentoring the Benefits staff to foster a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence
Oversee the workforce accommodation process ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and establishing best practices for eligibility, determining reasonableness, and facilitating the interactive process
Oversee leave of absence, establishing best practices and developing consistent and effective processes
Coordinate with the HR Business Partner team to align leave and ADA compliance with Employee Relations issues
Act as the case advisor on complex ADA and LOA situations
Collaborate with Payroll, Legal, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of related benefits processes
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior HR leadership
Responsible for ensuring processes and procedures on benefit plans and leave of absence are documented and updated
Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, laws, and regulations governing benefits and related systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Five (5) years of progressive HR experience with at least three (3) years benefits administration, preferably in higher education or a complex organization
Preferred
PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or other relevant certification
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education
Experience managing a team
Experience data-drive decision making
Experience with leave and ADA administration
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
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