Human Resources Specialist 100790

🇺🇸 Pensacola, FL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $50K - $53K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ May 7th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of West Florida is hiring a Human Resources Specialist. The role requires administering and communicating employee benefits and retirement plans, managing insurance premiums and personal data in HRIS systems, and troubleshooting employee insurance issues in coordination with insurance companies and payroll offices. The position also handles benefit transitions for employees separating from the University.

Highlights

Administer and communicate State of Florida/UWF insurance and retirement benefits including health, dental, disability, supplemental insurance, and long term care plans.
Maintain accurate records and update personal and premium data in People First Benefits database and Banner HRIS.
Resolve discrepancies with premiums and coordinate with People First and UWF Payroll office daily.
Conduct separation meetings and benefits transition for employees leaving the University.
Schedule and assist with new employee orientation, open enrollment, and retirement workshops.
Use software tools including People First Benefits database, Banner HRIS, and MS Office applications; experience with Ellucian Banner preferred.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree with three years of relevant experience or high school diploma with seven years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of federal and state regulations such as ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA is essential.
Salary range is $50,000 - $53,000 annually.
Position requires fingerprinting, criminal background screening, and is eligible for veterans’ preference.