Benefits Specialist
Job Description
How to Apply:
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Job Summary:
The Benefits Specialist position is responsible for the daily coordination and administration of the NU Flex benefits program, retirement plans, and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance for approximately 1,400 faculty/staff and 250 retirees. This role serves as a key point of contact for faculty, staff, and retirees and ensures a prominent level of customer service, accuracy, and compliance. The position also contributes to campus-wide Human Resources initiatives and performs related administrative functions as needed.
About Us:
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Required Qualifications:
| Required Education: If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type: |
Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education, work experience, and academic course work in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
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| Required Experience: If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience: |
Minimum of three (3) years related job experience with a preference for experience in welfare benefits, defined contribution plans, and FMLAadministration.
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Preferred Qualifications:
| Preferred Education: If any degree major/training is preferred, please specify the type: |
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
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| Preferred Experience |
Experience in higher education is desirable
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| List any preferred license/certification. |
One or more of the following certifications Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Certified Benefits Specialist (CBP), PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP
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| Preferred Additional Qualifications: |
Experience using SAP system.
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Compliance Requirements:
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Information at a Glance
Req Id:
778
Campus Label:
University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO)
Org Unit:
Human Resources UNO
Job Location:
Omaha, NE 68182
Application Review Date:
9/1/25
Open Until Filled:
No
Advertised Salary:
$60,000 per year
Job Type:
Full-Time
Worksite Eligibility:
Hybrid
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:
Stacey Simpson
Special Instructions to Applicant:
-
Posting Start Date:
9/2/25