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Position Title: FT Employee Compensation/Benefits Technician

Position Classification: Full-Time Classified

Minimum Position Qualifications:

  1. Education - High School diploma, preferably some formal training beyond high school

  2. Experience - Two (2) years appropriate office experience preferably in the field of Human Resources

  3. Skills - Ability to develop office procedures, preferably in the area of employee compensation and benefits administration; skill in interpersonal relationships; ability to function effectively with minimal supervision using a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality; proficiency in typing or using a keyboard; proficiency in using a desktop computer, specifically in the area of HRIS, MS Office and database is preferred; ability to communicate both orally and in writing; knowledge of employee benefit programs is preferred

    Position Responsibilities:

    Responsible for assisting the Human Resources Office in carrying out the various benefit programs and procedures for the College; responsible for recording, verifying and updating of all personnel absence which include: sick, vacation, personal, compensatory time, and all other paid or unpaid absences; process and staff all overtime requests; responds to personnel inquiries regarding absence and benefits; assists in the processing of Compensation claims; prepares monthly statements for employees regarding employee accumulated absence; updates the college''Â'''s sick banks and furnishes information on request; maintains the college retirement plans and tax shelter options; process and prepare payments for all medical, dental, vision, life, disability, COBRA and retirements; updates, balances and tracks all personnel benefit extensions; process tuition waiver and reimbursement requests; maintains accurate benefit files and documents for all government agencies; updates employee benefit files in the HRIS and database; prepares annual cost analysis statement of benefits for employees; interview, train and supervise work study students.

    Entry Salary: $27,300

    Standard Work Week: 35 hours

    Apply End Date: July 27, 2025.

    Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Ashley Shaw, Director of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness, at 800-377-5222 extension 7243. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.

    Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.