EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate from a four-year college or university.
• 4 years of experience in HR Administration in a technical or admin capacity or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of Benefit Administration, including but not limited to health plans, voluntary benefits, flexible benefits, ACA compliance, etc.
• Working knowledge and proficient level of experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Have a knowledge of FMLA Guidelines
• Be able to address one on one employee related questions and provide guidance concerning their benefits
• Benefit Plan Knowledge-Open Enrollment
• Experience in working in an Office setting.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Working with School employees
• Interpret and communicate benefits policies, state regulations and procedures for employees and supervisors.
• Analyze individual situations and assist employees with all issues related to benefits administration.
• Serve as primary contact with insurance carriers/broker on new business quotes and renewals to include related activities such as requesting quotes, evaluating options, and spreading results.
• Certify benefit eligibility for new hires and explain benefit plan designs by conducting new hire meetings, preparing written and graphic announcements and explanations, and responding to request for information.
• Serve as a liaison between human resources and finance/payroll to insure timely flow of paperwork and information.
• Process employees’ Leave of Absence request.
• Advise and assist employees with changes of retirement beneficiaries and withdrawal of contributions.
• Process electronic personnel actions (EPA) for new hires, retirements, resignations, terminations, and reassignments.
• Serve as Health Benefits Representative (HBR) for the State Health Plan.
• Facilitate annual enrollment for State Health Plan and Section 125 flexible benefits.
• Communicate with benefit vendors on enrollments, termination, and changes.
• Any other duties as assigned.