Professional Services Specialist 4 - Benefits

Office of Human Resources

Professional Services Specialist 4, Administrative Services - Confidential

Benefits Unit

Under the supervision of the Managing Assistant Director of Benefits in the Office of Human Resources, the Professional Services Specialist is responsible for the enrollment of full-time employees in benefits throughout their life cycle and performs related work to assist the benefits unit as required. The employee will apply human resources principles, university policies and procedures and knowledge of federal and/or state regulations, laws, procedures and guidelines in the execution of their job functions. This position may require some travel and additional work hours during peak periods.

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of professional experience working in Human Resources is required, with specific experience in Benefits or Higher Education preferred. Workday/HRIS experience is also preferred. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. Candidate must have advanced computer skills, such as knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Google based applications. Excellent customer service skills and oral and written communication skills are essential.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a four (4) month Working Test Period.

Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references.  Please visit our Workday Career Site and apply here: https://kean.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Kean/job/Union-New-Jersey/Professional-Services-Specialist-4--Office-of-Human-Resources---Benefits-Unit_R2864

Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.

New Jersey SAME Program Applicants: If you are applying under the NJ State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities (SAME) Program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B Letter) must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the New Jersey SAME Program, please visit the website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: [email protected] or contact our Kean Recruiting Team at [email protected].