Benefits Specialist

Position Details

Requisition

Working Title:

Benefits Specialist

Position Grade: 12

The University of New Mexico's Division of Human Resources seeks a Benefits Specialist to join UNM's Benefits & Employee Wellness team! Our team is a progressive and collaborative unit, with a talented and cohesive team of Benefits professionals.

• Provides advice and guidance to university employees, students, and retirees regarding benefits based on the benefit areas they support.
• Participates in the design and review of individual benefit plans and/or programs.
• Coordinates the preparation and implementation of communication and educational programs and materials.
• Performs complex reconciliations of benefits-related data.
• Researches and resolves complex, non-routine problems.
• Participates in the development of new or revised benefits policy recommendations.
• Ensures compliance with various University and division-level policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as applicable federal and state laws.

This position will have supervisory responsibilities, which may include supervising, leading, training, providing technical support, and coordinating the activities and coverage of staff performing related work.

The Benefits Specialist position will be focused in areas of expertise which may include health insurance, retirement processing, retirement plans as well as absence management, education benefits and compliance. This role reports directly to Manager, Benefits and currently offers a hybrid onsite/remote schedule. The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented individual, with a background in employee benefits, strong organizational, communication and customer service skills.

Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to identify, analyze and solve data and/or procedural problems.

To pursue your consideration for this position, please submit your job application, resume and a letter of interest by the best consideration date. Your letter of interest should include a high-level description of your interest in the position and your strengths to support these responsibilities.

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.

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 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.

• Knowledge and understanding of benefits principles, practices, procedures, and documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to resolve difficult or stressful customer service issues.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: HR Benefits (730B2)

Employment Type:

Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33

Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check

Required:

Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 2/16/2026

Eligible for Remote Work:
Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement:
This position offers a hybrid onsite/remote schedule.

Only applications…