LSU Health Sciences Center
HUMAN RESOURCES SR. BENEFITS RETIREMENT CONSULTANT
LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Position Summary
Under general supervision from the Manager, Benefits & Retirement, the incumbent is responsible for administration and maintenance of the University’s retirement and insurance programs. These programs include, but are not limited to, health, life, other voluntary insurance plans, TRSL, ORP, LASERS, and voluntary supplemental retirement plans. This position has a primary focus in our retirement plan options for employees and coordinating the retirement process.
Responsibilities
Insurance & Retirement Maintenance
Maintains retirement enrollments in state retirement and HCM systems. Coordinates tax status changes for Residents who elect Deferred Compensation with HR Operations.
Consults employees with medical premiums, COBRA, supplemental benefits, ensures deductions are entered timely, and audited for accuracy.
Runs and reviews reports to identify changes in employment status and corrections needed. Takes appropriate action to correct retirement plan status.
Coordinates regular, disability, and Deferred Retirement Option (DROP) retirement enrollments.
Serves as liaison with state retirement agencies.
Coordinates billing with Accounting Services for retirees.
Maintains leave plan enrollments.
Maintains Pelican HSA 775 enrollments.
Monitors reports and processes coverage cancellations for over-age dependents.
Participates in insurance enrollment data entry during peak processing times.
Maintains retirement enrollment in state retirement systems.
Monitors Medicare eligibility and coordinates Medicare enrollment.
Reviews all Qualifying Life Events, terminations, and new hires status for one-time deductions. Performs calculations for one-time deductions for all medical and retirement adjustments for accounts payable and payroll.
Customer Service
Works with benefit vendors, state retirement system offices, the Office of Group Benefits, and LSU A&M’s Benefits Office to resolve benefit issues in a timely manner.
Effectively collaborates with Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and other internal departments to resolve enrollment and invoicing issues.
Consults surviving dependents upon death of employee.
Consults employee on the exit process.
Troubleshooting
Works with benefit vendors, state retirement system offices, the Office of Group Benefits, and LSU A&M’s Benefits Office to resolve benefit issues in a timely manner.
Effectively collaborates with Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and other internal departments to resolve enrollment and invoicing issues.
HCM System Support/Auditing
Participates in system testing for software upgrades, patches and releases.
Works closely with IT Development Team and Support Team regarding testing new benefits, annual termination of Residents, annual enrollment, and 834 files.
Monitors Nightly Audit reports and ensures appropriate and timely corrective action.
Performs periodic data entry audits to verify accuracy and to identify any issues.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree with five years of Human Resource experience, with at least three of those years in employee benefits & retirement. Experience coordinating employee insurance and retirement benefits is essential.
LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu ).
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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Under general supervision from the Manager, Benefits & Retirement, the incumbent is responsible for administration and maintenance of the University’s retirement and insurance programs. These programs include, but are not limited to, health, life, other voluntary insurance plans, TRSL, ORP, LASERS, and voluntary supplemental retirement plans. This position has a primary focus in our retirement plan options for employees and coordinating the retirement process.
Responsibilities
Insurance & Retirement Maintenance
Maintains retirement enrollments in state retirement and HCM systems. Coordinates tax status changes for Residents who elect Deferred Compensation with HR Operations.
Consults employees with medical premiums, COBRA, supplemental benefits, ensures deductions are entered timely, and audited for accuracy.
Runs and reviews reports to identify changes in employment status and corrections needed. Takes appropriate action to correct retirement plan status.
Coordinates regular, disability, and Deferred Retirement Option (DROP) retirement enrollments.
Serves as liaison with state retirement agencies.
Coordinates billing with Accounting Services for retirees.
Maintains leave plan enrollments.
Maintains Pelican HSA 775 enrollments.
Monitors reports and processes coverage cancellations for over-age dependents.
Participates in insurance enrollment data entry during peak processing times.
Maintains retirement enrollment in state retirement systems.
Monitors Medicare eligibility and coordinates Medicare enrollment.
Reviews all Qualifying Life Events, terminations, and new hires status for one-time deductions. Performs calculations for one-time deductions for all medical and retirement adjustments for accounts payable and payroll.
Customer Service
Works with benefit vendors, state retirement system offices, the Office of Group Benefits, and LSU A&M’s Benefits Office to resolve benefit issues in a timely manner.
Effectively collaborates with Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and other internal departments to resolve enrollment and invoicing issues.
Consults surviving dependents upon death of employee.
Consults employee on the exit process.
Troubleshooting
Works with benefit vendors, state retirement system offices, the Office of Group Benefits, and LSU A&M’s Benefits Office to resolve benefit issues in a timely manner.
Effectively collaborates with Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and other internal departments to resolve enrollment and invoicing issues.
HCM System Support/Auditing
Participates in system testing for software upgrades, patches and releases.
Works closely with IT Development Team and Support Team regarding testing new benefits, annual termination of Residents, annual enrollment, and 834 files.
Monitors Nightly Audit reports and ensures appropriate and timely corrective action.
Performs periodic data entry audits to verify accuracy and to identify any issues.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree with five years of Human Resource experience, with at least three of those years in employee benefits & retirement. Experience coordinating employee insurance and retirement benefits is essential.
LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu ).
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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