Benefits Administrator

Working side-by-side with our clients, Blackboard is pioneering e-Education across the globe. Our academic and commercial suites of products targeted to primary and secondary schools, higher education, corporate and government markets deliver on the promise of the internet for online teaching and learning, campus communities, campus commerce services, and the integration of Web-enabled student services and back office systems.
Position Responsibilities:In this position, this person will be a key member of our benefits team. Reporting to the Director, Benefits, this individual will assist in administering the organization s employee benefit programs and immigration processes.
S/he will concentrate work efforts in the following areas:

• Assist in day-to day administration of global benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, as well as group life, disability, 401(k)/retirement programs and paid time off programs
• Ensure that benefits programs are administered in compliance to the established Human Resource policies, programs, and practices
• Serve as in-house resource for employees for questions regarding Blackboard s benefit programs
• Assist with annual open enrollment and wellness initiatives
• Administer benefits deduction payroll processing and verification
• Review and audit Blackboard s online benefits enrollment system ensuring data accuracy
• Work with the Assimilation team in conducting benefit orientation for all new hires
• Coordinate immigration activities and filings, working directly with external counsel, HR Business Partners, line managers and employees

Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor s Degree with analytical coursework
• Excellent technical knowledge of benefits functional areas
• Demonstrated interest in benefits and/or general HR responsibilities
• Strong analytic, planning, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, particularly in the technology, services, or similar industry is strongly desired
• Ability and willingness to learn quickly
• Must possess a high level of maturity and composure in dealing with challenging and confidential situations
• Ability to work multi-task in a highly dynamic environment.
• High quality customer service skills are required
• Ability to be both an active and vibrant team member as well as an individual contributor
• Individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
Blackboard is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national original, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military/veteran status, or any other protected factor.