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Benefits Specialist II

🇺🇸 Jacksonville, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $61K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ March 9th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville is hiring a Benefits Specialist II to provide faculty and staff with comprehensive support for health, retirement, and voluntary benefits programs. This role involves facilitating benefits sessions, assisting with enrollment, resolving complex benefits issues, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting strategic recruitment efforts.

Highlights
  • Provide expert guidance on benefits and retirement plans, including enrollment and issue resolution.
  • Conduct one-on-one and group benefits sessions, including bi-monthly new employee overviews.
  • Support prospective hires with benefits offerings and plan selection as part of recruitment efforts.
  • Maintain accurate benefit records, analyze data, and prepare reports on benefits utilization and trends.
  • Collaborate with university HR and external providers to communicate updates to employees and administrators.
  • Develop templates and standard operating procedures to improve efficiency during peak periods.
  • Bachelor's degree and two years relevant experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Starting salary of $61,000 plus comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
  • Preferred knowledge includes state and university benefits programs and certifications like SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
  • Work within the College of Medicine – Jacksonville Administrative Affairs supporting faculty and staff benefits-related needs.