HR Benefits and Training Specialist at San Juan College in SJC Main Campus

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Compensation: $55,495 - $60,000 DOE Compensation Type: Exempt Employment Type: Regular Grade: E03 Position Summary Join the San Juan College Human Resources team and make a meaningful difference in the employee experience! This dynamic position supports employee benefits and leave programs, coordinates mandatory training, and helps bring employee wellness, recognition, and appreciation initiatives to life. Working collaboratively across campus, you will serve as a trusted resource for employees while helping create a positive and supportive workplace. This role is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys helping others, solving problems, and managing a variety of projects. Benefits You'll Love As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, we offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Generous paid leave and holidays NMERB pension plus optional retirement plans Tuition waiver Employee wellness program and EAP Free SJC gym membership and library services Join a team where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying exceptional benefits and work-life balance. Essential Duties Supports the administration of employee benefits under the direction of the Benefits Manager, including processing enrollments and changes, assisting employees with benefits questions, and resolving routine billing or data discrepancies. Provides support to employees in various HR-related topics such as benefits and leaves and resolves any issues that may arise. Determines employee eligibility for FMLA and short-term disability benefits; Coordinates, tracks and communicates with employees regarding their FMLA and Short-Term Disability benefits. Ensures new employees are enrolled in benefits programs; removes terminated employees and coordinates COBRA benefits. Schedules and conducts exit interviews for separating employees; provides individualized guidance regarding continued benefits options, final pay, and other separation-related matters; addresses employee questions and coordinates follow-up as needed to support a smooth and accurate offboarding process. Maintains records of new hires, changes, and separations of employees; prepares and distributes related personnel information and documentation to appropriate departments to ensure necessary employment, payroll, benefits, and administrative actions are completed. Directs the College-wide coordination and tracking of mandatory employee training, including monitoring completion, maintaining compliance records, and identifying outstanding requirements. Collaborates with departments to establish training requirements and deadlines, communicates expectations, and follows up with employees, supervisors, and department leadership regarding incomplete or overdue training. Administers special projects as directed by the VP of Human Resources and Legal Activities. Plans and executes Wellness events and activities under the direction of the Benefits Manager. Works with retirees on enrollment in and questions related to retiree healthcare benefits. Serves on the Employee Enrichment and Appreciation committee (EEAC). Serves a lead role with EEAC events, including the Thanksgiving potluck, retiree reception, and other campus-wide events. Coordinates and facilitates employee awards, including voting and selection of awardees by working with committees, Institutional Research, and other stakeholders as needed. Serves as the head of the Awards committee. Develops and implements strategic communications with employees and retirees regarding benefit changes, open enrollments, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Affordable Care Act, the Wellness Fair, and other benefits-related topics. Conducts new employee benefits orientation; provides follow-up assistance to employees with benefits enrollment and related questions; conducts one-on-one benefits meetings as needed; and meets with candidates during the interview process, as requested, to provide general information regarding employee benefits