Human Resources Benefits Administrator at Western Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University · Danbury, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Danbury
Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the position of Human Resources Benefits Administrator.
Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Servicing Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.
WCSU’s Human Resources department provides the WCSU community with a wide spectrum of Human Resources services to over 500 full-time and over 1,400 part-time employees, including benefits administration, payroll via the Core-CT and Banner systems, retirement information and counseling, leave requests, coordination of mandated training, background investigations, part-time contracts and stipends, recruitment, and labor relations. Additional information is available at https://www.wcsu.edu/hr/. Information on the University may be found on www.wcsu.edu.
Position Summary: Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Human Resources Benefits Administrator is responsible for managing benefits administration; maintenance of the databases for Core-CT & Banner; retirement applications and leave requests. Will also supervise the part-time University Assistant for Student Employee Payroll. Will also assist with other classified and unclassified employment issues as needed.
Position Responsibilities:
Application Process: Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, which includes the names and contact information for three (3) professional references and a resume. Questions may be directed to [email protected] - please references HR Benefits Administrator in subject line. Application materials must be submitted no later than Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
To apply, submit your materials to:
https://westernconnecticutstateuniversity.applytojob.com/apply/dE1iT18QcN/Human-Resources-Benefits-Administrator
Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Servicing Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.
WCSU’s Human Resources department provides the WCSU community with a wide spectrum of Human Resources services to over 500 full-time and over 1,400 part-time employees, including benefits administration, payroll via the Core-CT and Banner systems, retirement information and counseling, leave requests, coordination of mandated training, background investigations, part-time contracts and stipends, recruitment, and labor relations. Additional information is available at https://www.wcsu.edu/hr/. Information on the University may be found on www.wcsu.edu.
Position Summary: Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Human Resources Benefits Administrator is responsible for managing benefits administration; maintenance of the databases for Core-CT & Banner; retirement applications and leave requests. Will also supervise the part-time University Assistant for Student Employee Payroll. Will also assist with other classified and unclassified employment issues as needed.
Position Responsibilities:
- Manages the University’s benefit programs for classified and unclassified staff.
- Coordinates the training and staff development programs, including but not limited to the State of Connecticut’s In-Service Training Program and other University sponsored training opportunities. Responsible for obtaining proper training for new supervisors, including department chairs.
- Manages the on-line training database currently known as NeoGov.
- Meets with new and potential unclassified and classified employees to explain the benefit package and available options. Works with the employee to have the necessary paperwork and application materials processed.
- Provides benefits exit information for all exiting full-time/permanent employees.
- Conducts background investigations for all new Student Employee hires.
- Maintains and updates the Human Resources department website.
- Manages the Student Employee payroll.
- Meets and counsels employees with leave requests to make sure they are in compliance with the collective bargaining agreements and state and federal statutes and regulations.
- Manages the salary administration for classified employees. This includes, but is not limited to, items such as collective bargaining increases (CBI’s), annual increments (AI’s), annual stipends (i.e.: safety shoe allowance, EMT stipends, Field Training Officer, etc.)
- Meets with retiring employees and assists them with the retirement application process and provides retirement counseling.
- Manages the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Prepares annual seniority lists for classified employees.
- Manages the functional aspects of the Core-CT database and related activities (i.e.: Core-CT self-service, implementation of new systems, development of procedures and end user manuals, system and employee record maintenance, reporting, training, security, and liaison with State Core-CT staff.)
- Initiates the notification to all applicable departments at the University regarding the hiring of new full-time employees as well as the transferring or separation of employees.
- Responsible for the collection and tracking of Property Checklists for both full-time and part-time separating employees.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
- Four (4) years of human resources/related experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of employee records, benefit administration, and leave requests is desirable.
- Must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students.
- Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must possess strong information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)
Application Process: Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, which includes the names and contact information for three (3) professional references and a resume. Questions may be directed to [email protected] - please references HR Benefits Administrator in subject line. Application materials must be submitted no later than Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
To apply, submit your materials to:
https://westernconnecticutstateuniversity.applytojob.com/apply/dE1iT18QcN/Human-Resources-Benefits-Administrator
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