Benefits Specialist II - 528748

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $54K - $67K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ March 10th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring a Benefits Specialist II. This role serves as the subject matter expert for benefit programs, providing guidance, training to entry-level specialists, assisting employees with benefit plans and enrollment, and acting as a liaison with vendors on special projects.

Highlights

Main responsibilities include consulting on benefit programs, training junior staff, employee support for benefits enrollment, and vendor coordination on projects.
Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn new systems.
Compensation ranges from $53,500 to $66,900 annually (Salaried E8).
Qualifications require a bachelor's degree with two years of benefits experience or a master’s degree with some benefits experience.
Knowledge of benefits terminology and current federal, state, and local employee benefits laws is essential (HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, ADA, ACA).
Preferred qualifications include HR certification or benefits-related certification and experience in higher education.
Effective communication skills for interacting with diverse organizational levels and handling confidential matters are necessary.
Works within the Benefits department and regular working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The role supports compliance with recent benefits legislation and trends.
The position requires passing a pre-employment background check with individualized review of any prior convictions.