Benefits Specialist II

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $53K

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ June 17th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Florida is hiring a Benefits Specialist II to support the University Benefits, Retirement, and Leave department within UF Human Resources. The role involves providing guidance on leave administration, counseling employees on benefits plans and retirement options, and coordinating leave and enrollment activities while collaborating with HR colleagues to ensure accurate and timely information.

Highlights

Provide guidance on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other leave types under university policies.
Coordinate initiation and return from medical, parental, and personal leaves using electronic and paper processes.
Conduct audits and review reports to ensure compliance with FMLA, FLSA, and leave policies.
Support enrollment activities for benefits-eligible employees across various employee groups.
Offer retirement counseling on Optional Retirement Program (ORP), Florida Retirement System (FRS), and Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP).
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
Preferred knowledge includes FMLA, UF leave policies, insurance policies, People First system, and Microsoft applications.
Compensation is approximately $53,000 annually.
Position supports faculty, staff, and various employee categories including academic, clinical, TEAMS, temporary, and OPS employees.