Benefits & Retirement
- Serve as the campus point of contact for employee benefits and retirement questions, guiding employees through enrollment, life events, and retirement processes.
- Assist with annual open enrollment, including employee communication, information sessions, and enrollment support.
- Assist with coordination of campus benefits and wellness programs in partnership with the system office.
- Employee Lifecycle & Separations
- Manage the end-of-employment process for terminated and retiring employees, including required paperwork, Workday actions, and coordination with relevant departments to ensure complete and compliant offboarding.
- Own the exit interview process from initiation through completion, including conducting interviews, analyzing feedback, and reporting trends to the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources to inform retention strategies.
- Oversee HR recordkeeping, including employee records and files, and manage assigned Workday business processes to ensure data integrity and timely completion.
- Unemployment & Workers' Compensation
- Own the unemployment claims process for the campus, including responding to claims, gathering documentation, and meeting state deadlines.
- Own the workers' compensation program for the campus, including injury reporting, claim coordination, follow-up with employees and supervisors, and return-to-work support.
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Support
- Create and post job requisitions in Workday in partnership with the Assistant Director, HR Operations
- Assist with the hiring and onboarding processes, serving as backup to the Assistant Director, HR Operations to ensure continuity in a high-volume hiring environment.
- Federal Work Study hiring process in coordination with Financial Aid and hiring supervisors communication and timely support.
- Training, Engagement & Continuous Improvement
- Coordinate and support talent development and training initiatives for the campus, including policy, compliance, and role-specific training.
- Participate in campus-wide committees to represent HR and serve as a visible, approachable advocate for employees.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and lead implementation efforts that enhance efficiency and the employee experience.
This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business or public administration, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience will be considered. Experience with payroll, compensation, or benefits administration is preferred, and experience in higher education is desirable.
Applicant must successfully pass required background checks in accordance with Ivy Tech Community College's policies and procedures and applicable laws.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Health & Wellness
- Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
- Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
- Retirement & Financial Security
- 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Educational Benefits
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Work‑Life Balance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
- Flexible work arrangements where available
- Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
- Additional Perks
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits .
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status.
As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
