Benefits & Wellness Specialist

Department:

Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management

The Department of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management is the campus resource center for providing professional services and information in the areas of employment, benefits, compensation and classification, training and development, payroll, employee relations, policy, administration, and human resources data management and reporting.

Position Overview:

The Benefits & Wellness Specialist is responsible for providing consultation and guidance to employees with a focus on retirement as well as state health benefits, and tuition remission.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $60,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities:

• Administration of Retirement Benefits, including consultations, conducting audits and administration of supplemental retirement benefits.
• Administration of the contractual population health benefits and assisting with their enrollment of State health benefits via the Affordable Care Act (ACA) process.
• Analyze employee data for benefits eligibility, partnering with HRIS to ensure data is accurate and sent to Employee Benefits Division properly.
• Facilitation of New Hire Orientation and creation of materials, including ensuring correct new hire retirement enrollment forms are complete as well as understanding which employee classes are eligible for benefits.
• Serves as UMBC's representative to approve tuition remission, answer employee questions, manage any chargebacks and inform employees of any tax responsibilities.
• Collaborates with the benefits team in launching Wellness initiatives across campus.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor''''s degree
• Two years of HR-related experience, with one being benefits related
• Must achieve "Retirement Coordinator" status with the Maryland State Retirement and Pension Agency within 6 months of employment in this position. Must be successfully re-certified every 5 years to remain a Retirement Coordinator.
• Must achieve "Agency Benefit Coordinator (ABC)" status with the State Employee Benefits Division within 6 months of employment in this position. Must be successfully re-certified each year prior to the State''''s annual Open Enrollment period.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have or have held: Certified Retirement Coordinator with the Maryland State Retirement & Pension Agency
• Have or have held: Certified Agency Benefits Coordinator with the State Employee Benefits Division

Background Screening Statement:

A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Closing Date: November 3, 2026 Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave
• 15 Days of Sick Leave
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Salary:

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours: Full-Time Type: Regular FLSA Status: Exempt Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.

Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.