Benefits Specialist

Monmouth University is seeking a forward-thinking and innovative Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This role is responsible for managing employee benefits programs, ensuring accurate eligibility and enrollment process, supporting the design and administration of competitive benefit plans. The ideal candidate will bring strong systems expertise, a collaborative mindset and a passion for enhancing the employee experience.

This role serves as a primary point of contact for faculty, staff, and administrators regarding benefits enrollment, plan provisions, and related HR policies surrounding benefit eligibility. This position offers a strong growth opportunity for the right candidate who is eager to learn, develop and expand their expertise in benefits and HR systems.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Application Materials Required

• Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university’s career portal. In addition to the application, candidates must upload the following documents. Applications will not be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Professional References

Key responsibilities

Benefits

• Administration
• Coordinate daily administration of employee health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short- and long-term disability programs, EAP, Telehealth and retirement programs as well as ancillary benefits and COBRA administration.
• Manage eligibility and enrollment processes, including new hires, life events, and open enrollment.
• Interpret and support benefit plan designs, policies, and communications.
• Support and administer Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), including employee education and issue resolution.
• Maintain and optimize HRIS systems related to benefits administration.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits plans, coverage, and claims.
• Coordinate with benefits vendors and brokers to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct weekly new employee orientations and provides follow up to new employee inquiries; benefit presentations to special employee populations.