HR Talent & Benefits Coordinator
- Employer
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Location
- Worcester
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Human Resources & Employee Development
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
JOB TITLE
HR Talent & Benefits Coordinator
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Talent & Human Resources
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director, Talent and Human Resources this role will support university-wide talent and inclusion initiatives to achieve strategic and operational objectives, including the successful delivery of all facets of divisional initiatives and programs throughout the organization. This individual will be responsible for providing guidance/support in multiple areas with a primary focus on: benefits, talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion.
The successful candidate will support key projects and initiatives that will require extensive engagement with WPI internal and external constituents, including faculty, staff, community organizations, and external board members.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of administrative tasks in support of the benefits function. Assists employees in completing enrollment, change, or claims forms and manage leaves of absence. Answers basic questions about offerings, eligibility, or coverage. Maintains records related to plan participation, enrollment, claims, or status changes.
- Ensure compliance in benefits are met and guide employees on benefit program offerings and policies.
- Support the successful delivery of all facets of talent acquisition (position posting, offer letters, new hire onboarding, faculty hiring support, etc.)
- Support divisional initiatives, events and programs across the institute. Oversee logistical details of programs and events, arranging speakers or performers, program registration and evaluation.
- Support divisional communications utilizing both internal and external channels and platforms, including maintenance of the departmental newsletter, web pages, online forms, portals and social media. This will require the ability to draft, edit, and proofread correspondence and communications for the Division.
- Ensure consistent and timely follow-up on all matters to ensure appropriate resolution.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other campus offices and departments to ensure high quality services for all campus community members.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience supporting human resources or talent functions specifically in benefits administration preferably in an academic environment; will consider a combination of experience and human resource certifications.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated success in utilizing social media tools and resources
- Demonstrative commitment to inclusive hiring practices and the ability to support diversity in workforce recruitment and retention.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Workday platforms.
Competencies
- Must demonstrate discretion and good judgment in handling confidential and sensitive matters. Must have the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment regarding matters of significance.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with internal and external community including internal and external constituents.
- Attention to detail, good organization and time management skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively, required. Must be able to work effectively and able to handle shifting and competing priorities. Reacts well under pressure, manages competing demands, shows resourcefulness and works proactively.
- Available to work occasional extended hours, which may include nights and weekends during the academic year
- Demonstrated skill in establishing good working relationships with students, staff and faculty. Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively in public settings, required.
- Critical thinker, and mature problem solver required. Demonstrates a willingness to take ownership for wide-ranging responsibilities with accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and monitor own work to ensure quality.
Preferred Experience:
- Demonstrated success in utilizing social media tools and resources
- HR Certification (PHR or SPHR)
- Experience in supporting initiatives that impact positive change
- Experience analyzing and compiling data to generate reports and dashboards
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity and collaboration, inclusion, problem solving and change making.
To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Talent---HR-Coordinator_R0000586
About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.
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Organization
Founded in Worcester, Mass., in 1865, WPI was one of the nation's earliest technological universities. From our founding days, WPI has taken a unique approach to science and technology education.
Our undergraduate and graduate students emerge ready to take on some of the most difficult challenges in science and technology. More important, they understand how their work can truly impact society and improve our lives.
Great Minds at Work in the classroom and around the world
WPI's academic departments offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, management, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts, leading to the BA, BS, MS, ME, MBA, and PhD.
At sites as close as our home city of Worcester and at over 40 other locations in 25 countries,WPI’s Global Projects Program immerses students in new cultures to tackle unstructured problems in ways that are meaningful to local sponsors in real communities. This is not your typical study abroad.
WPI faculty members and students are engaged in advanced, multidisciplinary research across a broad range of fields—from cutting-edge work in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, to explorations of the technological and policy issues surrounding cybersecurity, to studies of issues as diverse as firefighter health and security and the fire safety challenges of green buildings.
A highly regarded institution
Among recent honors for WPI are the 2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education and the No. 1 ranking for “faculty who best combine research and teaching.” (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Ed, 2016)
A beautiful campus in a central location
WPI’s compact 95-acre campus is set atop one of Worcester’s “seven hills” on the residential outskirts of town. Old English stone buildings are focal points of the architecture, but modern facilities have moved in to claim their own space on the immaculately kept grounds. WPI’s newest building, the Foisie Innovation Studio, is slated to open in Fall 2018 and will house high-tech classrooms, makerspaces, labs, and a residence hall for 140 students.
Learn more at wpi.edu.
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