Benefits Officer; CS

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$43,000.00/yr - $47,000.00/yr

Benefits Officer (CS26-133)

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Benefits Officer (CS26-133). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands‑on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $471 million annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

• Set up and maintain Banner deductions for employee benefits for faculty and staff, including calculating and entering deduction overrides and verifying changes when contracts or FTE% change.
• Perform the Benefits payroll process for faculty and staff.
• Process all benefit changes, terminations, and retirements for assigned employees across all systems. Counsel, assist, and advise faculty and staff on the Morneau Shepell system and all benefit options, including SURS retirement plans, Supplemental Retirement Plan (403b), and State Deferred Compensation plan.
• Research and process daily change files, communicate with employees as needed, and collect or refund with holdings to correct payroll errors.
• Coordinate all Benefits-related training initiatives, events, and presentations, including New Hire Orientation, Retiree Reception, and Service Awards Reception.
• Serve as a backup to Benefits staff during times of high volume or absences.

FLSA:
Non‑Exempt

• Any one or combination totaling eighteen (18) months from the categories below:
• College course work in human resource management, business administration, social sciences, or a closely related field.
• 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months).
• Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen (18) months.
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months).
• Bachelor’s degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months).
• Work experience performing clerical or paraprofessional duties related to benefits and/or insurance benefits in benefits, insurance, retirement, healthcare, or human resources.
• Eighteen (18) months of work experience comparable to that performed at the Benefits Representative level of this series.

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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois . Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 4812 – SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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