Benefits Administrator Full‑time exempt‑status professional/managerial position reporting to the Director of Human Resources.Responsibilities Provide the administrative processes for major and optional benefit programs for the college.Assist employees with the submission of retirement benefits and prepare and process various retirement choices.Serve as a privacy officer designated by HIPAA law.Conduct employee orientation, including benefit enrollments for newly hired or status‑changing employees.Administer terminal leave payments, sick and/or annual leave payouts, with retirements and qualifying terminations.Assist and process sick leave transfers.Record benefit termination dates in the HCM system.Serve as liaison to the Florida Division of Retirement, keeping up to date with employer contribution rates, plan changes, and coding.Respond to Payroll requests for plan information.Assist the Director with projects, tasks, and special requests as needed.Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in business or a related field and two years' experience with employee benefits compliance and administration.Alternative qualification: Associate's degree plus four years of experience in benefits administration.Successful results of a criminal background check.Compliance with Florida Statutes §435.04(2) related to background investigations.Preferred Qualifications Experience with processing state retirement programs and options.Knowledge of laws associated with employee benefits such as IRS Section125, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA.Annual Salary Range: $48,300.00 – $53,300.00Benefits Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance through the State of Florida's Group Insurance Program. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Additional benefits include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave. Additional leave types are position specific.EEO Statement Penacolad State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding TitleIX and the College's nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance at (850)484‑1759.Application Deadline: Open Until Filled#J-18808-Ljbffr