HR Manager, Benefits and Operations
Austin
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Include: General\/ HR Ops Provides daily operations customer service and support to end users (employees, managers, and HR colleagues). Supervises and responsible for providing training and instructional information to HR Generalists, as needed. Under direction of the EDHR, develops sustainable and scalable tools and processes to ensure accuracy of outgoing data to the Finance team. Supports updates and recommends improvements and may lead and\/or participate in new project implementations and functionality uptake; seeing projects through the full lifecycle. Works with the EDHR to provide counsel to supervisors and senior management & recommends, manages, maintains, reviews, and updates university compensation policies, systems, and salary ranges and participates in salary surveys. Benefits and Leave Programs Day to day management of benefits delivery for all of university sponsored health, wellness, leave and retirement benefit programs. Manages renewal process including annual enrollment activities, includes the benefits fair, and any changes to plan design, including year-round employee communications, and ensures accurate and timely processing, billing reconciliations, and employment data entry is performed. Processes prior service credit for retirement plan eligibility in accordance with organizational policies and plan provisions. Ensures legal compliance in administration of all benefit programs and related employment policies. Maintains up to date knowledge of Federal, State, local laws and regulatory changes. Responsible for reporting on, monitoring and maintaining required legal compliance of benefits documents, filing requirements and participant notifications to ensure benefit program compliance. Generates insurance enrollment and premium reports and communicates required updates to the Payroll Office. Manages external vendors, service providers, brokers and consultants to achieve product, service, and cost goals. Generates insurance enrollment and premium reports and communicates required updates to the Payroll Office. Collaborates with EDHR and Associate Directors to ensure accurate and timely entry and administration of employee leaves (FMLA, ADA, WC) and ensures application of university leave programs and short-term and long-term disability insurance, as needed. Other duties as assigned, trained for, and\/or qualified to do. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises HR Generalists, manages workload and schedules, evaluates and monitors performance, resolves employee issues, adheres to department and university procedures by meeting timelines, including absence, training, annual evaluations and reporting. Defines team goals and communicates department objectives, builds team culture. For detailed information, please scroll to the bottom of the page to download the job description. The University offers an excellent TOTAL REWARDS package! Medical & Rx Coverage (HSA Available) Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Pet Insurance Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave Retirement Plan – (TIAA) Employee 5%\/ Employer Match 7% Tuition Benefits Paid Holidays Services & Discounts HOW TO APPLY Interested applicants should submit an online application at; Please include resume, cover letter, and three employment references. No Calls Please. Applications will not be considered if it is missing any of these three items. MISSION INTEGRATION STATEMENT: St. Edward's was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics that include the courage to take risks, an international perspective and the commitment to provide educational opportunities for students of varied cultural, religious, educational and economic backgrounds. In support of the mission, the different backgrounds of St. Edward's students, faculty and staff enrich our community and represent a significant part of our culture and commitment to excellence. We value the individual differences, life experiences, unique capabilities and innovative talent that our employees and students contribute to our vibrant academic environment. St. Edward's honors and respects all members of its community by fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that respects the dignity and worth of each person and stresses the obligation of all people to pursue a more just world. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Edward's University, as an equal opportunity\/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.