Human Resources Specialist

Job description

Bennington College - a renowned liberal arts college is seeking a Human Resource Specialist to join their team.

The College:

Bennington College is a small residential liberal arts college in southern Vermont, long distinguished for its progressive approach to higher education. Founded in 1932, this 24-7 campus celebrates equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

Here are a few (of the many) nice things about working for them:

* A robust benefit package to its eligible employees, including health, dental, and vision care, life insurance and long-term disability coverage, retirement savings programs, generous time off benefits, the opportunity to take classes at the College, and a tuition exchange program for college-bound dependents.
* A culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion on all fronts
* A campus that features world-renowned architecture, nestled on 440 acres that offer a stunning work environment - consistently named one of the most beautiful campuses in the country

The Human Resource Specialist will support all facets of the employee experience, with a focus on employee benefit programs; helping to ensure that benefit offerings remain competitive to attract and retain top talent and meet the ongoing needs of a diverse faculty and staff. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for all benefit inquiries and handle the day-to-day benefits administration for all the College's benefits plans. The Human Resource Specialist works collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Human Resources and the College's benefits broker to handle more complex benefit matters and will have an opportunity to assist with projects from a broad range of Human Resources functional areas including employee and labor relations, compensation, policy development/interpretation, and compliance, among others.

Requirements:

* 1 year of experience in Human Resources, Finance or other relevant field
* Preference for 1-2 years of benefits/leave administration experience as well as demonstrated knowledge of relevant Federal and State law (i.e., ERISA, FMLA, ACA, ADA).
* Bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, or related discipline preferred
* Exceptional communication skills are essential
* Ability to be nimble and flexible in a fast-paced, small-team work environment, bringing strong organizational and analytical skills
* Gmail and Google Suite, Microsoft Office experience required
* HRIS or benefits administration database experience preferred
* Prior experience with ADP WFN strongly preferred.
* Candidates must be resourceful, able to work independently with time-sensitive deadlines and have a creative approach to the work.

Bennington serves a diverse student population inclusive of members of ethnically/racially minoritized, international, LGBTQIA+, and disability communities as well as diverse gender identities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, and political beliefs. Our staff and faculty also reflect diverse and intersecting backgrounds and identities. All employees are expected to be respectful and responsive to these differences in the service of building community that promotes student and employee success. Each individual (faculty, staff and students) will be accountable for upholding these values. The College's approach to pluralism and inclusivity-both as fields of inquiry and practice-is to prioritize flexible thought, and to invite the examination of access, value, power, and privilege through its institutional policies and areas of study. We encourage applicants from diverse realms of interest, backgrounds, experience, and accomplishment to apply.

In the interest of the health and safety of the campus community, Bennington College requires all community members to be COVID vaccinated.