Benefits Director jobs in Connecticut

Details:

Posted: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Level: Manager 1
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin the review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm (EST) on Wednesday, March 13, 2024,

Location:

Charter Oak State College
185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051
**This position is not remote**
For more information, please click on the college to be directed to their website.

Telecommuting work arrangements are available at Charter Oak State College and are handled on a situational basis with the candidate.

Charter Oak State College Mission:

As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the state’s only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education.

Charter Oak State College Vision:

Charter Oak State College: A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation’s workforce one graduate at a time.

Charter Oak State College Equity Statement:

Charter Oak State College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date: 

May 2024

Position Summary:

The Director of Employee Services & Benefits is an experienced and dynamic Director with a unique skill set encompassing strategic HR leadership, payroll, and benefits administration. This role is responsible for overseeing a full spectrum of human resource functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, and administrative processing. Additionally, the incumbent plays a hands-on role in managing payroll processes and ensuring the effective administration of employee benefit programs.

With Charter Oak State College representing one of the six public institutes of higher education in the CSCU system, the individual in this role will interface and collaborate with CSCU system leadership and sister schools within the system to leverage best practices and policies on behalf of the State of Connecticut and the students served by the College.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Vice President for Administration and CFO, the Director of Employee Services & Benefits is accountable for wrap around human resource and payroll duties for all employees of the College while also collaborating with the CSCU System to balance and leverage efficiencies by effective performance in these essential areas:

• Talent Acquisition- Implement and execute effective talent acquisition strategies, including broad sourcing methods to recruit top-tier employees.
• Employee Services- – Building and maintaining strong relationships with department heads and campus staff will be critical to ensuring the workforce feels empowered throughout the year.
• Wage and Benefit Operations- Process employee payroll and benefits within the State’s ERP systems utilizing preventive and detective quality control elements to ensure employee compensation is free of error.
• State of Connecticut & CSCU System Collaboration – Leverage various State and CSCU protocols and agency contacts to advance and maintain compliance related elements such as equal employment opportunities, employee assistance programs, diversity, labor investigations, civil rights, accessibility and other system and State objectives.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.  These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full duties and responsibilities that is stated in the job description.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institute of higher education, 8 years past experience in a human resource role responsible for interfacing directly with employees or a combination of education, training, and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following: 

• • Advanced knowledge and comfort utilizing Microsoft Office and a human resource ERP system in a workplace setting.
• Knowledge of employment practices related to civil rights, equal employment opportunity and compensation.

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Human Resource Certification (i.e. SHRM, HRCI, etc.)
• Greater than 4 years’ experience conducting human resource operations in a higher education setting.
• Experience with CORE CT, the State of Connecticut’s ERP System

Salary Range:

The position includes excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. 

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

COSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice-president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).

COSC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F