Mgr,HR Benefits

Within the Division of Human Resources, manages and administers university benefits programs, which may include health, life, disability, retirement processing, education benefits, retirement plans, and absence management. Provides operational and strategic oversight of benefits initiatives, vendor relationships, communications, and compliance activities to ensure program's support the University's mission, values, and objectives. Ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and quality standards related to university benefits. Leads benefits related projects, operational improvements, quality control of related ERP systems, records managements, and customer service initiatives. Serves as a subject matter expert on benefit programs, researching and resolving complex issues and ensuring timely response to employee or constituent inquires. Participates in departmental planning related to benefit strategy and program design.

Position Overview: We are a collaborative,
peoplecentered team seeking a dedicated benefits professional who enjoys
making a meaningful impact across our university community. This role manages
and enhances a broad portfolio of benefits programs-including health,
retirement, leave, and related offerings-through thoughtful strategic and
operational leadership. The position partners closely with internal
stakeholders and vendors, ensures regulatory compliance, leads process and
system improvements, and serves as a trusted subject matter expert for complex
benefits inquiries. By contributing to benefits strategy, program design, and
clear communications, this role helps ensure our benefits programs reflect and
support the University's mission, values, and commitment to employee wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs.
• Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective
  critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively summarize and
  present information.
• Maintain accurate records of employee benefits.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UNM policies, state,
  and federal regulations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new
  benefits programs and policies.
• Manages and oversees personnel.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as
  assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

Bachelor's degree; at least 7 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.

• Experience managing comprehensive employee benefits
  programs in a complex organization.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal benefits laws
  and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to develop and implement benefits policies,
  procedures, and communications.
• Demonstrated use of data and reporting to support
  benefits decisions and cost control.
• Experience improving benefits processes and service
  delivery.
• Proven supervisory experience, including staff
  development and performance management.
• Experience with benefits systems, vendor management,
  and MS Office tools.
• Strong communication and strategic planning skills
  related to benefits administration.

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visit UNMJobs to submit an 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.