Human Resources Benefits Administrator

Overview

Western Connecticut State University

Human Resources Benefits Administrator

Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce applications are being accepted for the position of Human Resources Benefits Administrator.

WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.

WCSU's Human Resources department provides the WCSU community with a wide spectrum of Human Resources services to over 500 full-time and over 1,400 part-time employees, including benefits administration, payroll via the Core-CT and Banner systems, retirement information and counseling, leave requests, coordination of mandated training, background investigations, part-time contracts and stipends, recruitment, and labor relations. Information is available at the university HR page : wcsu.edu / hr / and the University site : www.wcsu.edu.

Position Summary : Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Human Resources Benefits Administrator is responsible for managing benefits administration; maintenance of the databases for Core-CT & Banner; retirement applications and leave requests. Will also supervise the part-time University Assistant for Student Employee Payroll. Will also assist with other classified and unclassified employment issues as needed.

Position Responsibilities

• Manages the University's benefit programs for classified and unclassified staff.
• Coordinates the training and staff development programs, including but not limited to the State of Connecticut's In-Service Training Program and other University sponsored training opportunities. Responsible for obtaining proper training for new supervisors, including department chairs.
• Manages the on-line training database currently known as NeoGov.
• Meets with new and potential unclassified and classified employees to explain the benefit package and available options. Works with the employee to have the necessary paperwork and application materials processed.
• Provides benefits exit information for all exiting full-time / permanent employees.
• Conducts background investigations for all new Student Employee hires.
• Maintains and updates the Human Resources department website.
• Manages the Student Employee payroll.
• Meets and counsels employees with leave requests to make sure they are in compliance with the collective bargaining agreements and state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Manages the salary administration for classified employees. This includes, but is not limited to, items such as collective bargaining increases (CBI's), annual increments (AI's), annual stipends (i.e. : safety shoe allowance, EMT stipends, Field Training Officer, etc.)
• Meets with retiring employees and assists them with the retirement application process and provides retirement counseling.
• Manages the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Prepares annual seniority lists for classified employees.
• Manages the functional aspects of the Core-CT database and related activities (i.e. : Core-CT self-service, implementation of new systems, development of procedures and end user manuals, system and employee record maintenance, reporting, training, security, and liaison with State Core-CT staff.)
• Initiates the notification to all applicable departments at the University regarding the hiring of new full-time employees as well as the transferring or separation of employees.
• Responsible for the collection and tracking of Property Checklists for both full-time and part-time separating employees.

Qualifications

Salary & Benefits

The hiring salary will be $86,869. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information on benefits can be found at wcsu.edu / hr / benefits / . All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. WSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, employment verifications, and a criminal history record check.

Application Process

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, which includes the names and contact information for three (3) professional references and a resume. Questions may be directed to hrpositions@wcsu.edu – please reference HR Benefits Administrator in subject line. Application materials must be submitted no later than Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

To Apply, submit your materials to : https : / / westernconnecticutstateuniversity.applytojob.com / apply / dE1iT18QcN / Human-Resources-BenefitsAdministrator

Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator / Employer

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