GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

The benefits administrator, under moderate supervision, performs complex work with limited decision-making discretion coordinating employee benefits and benefit administration. Employee performs administrative/support work to carry out Board of Education policies and procedures related to employee benefits under the direction of the Benefits Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to school systems
• Thorough knowledge of county and school board policies, procedures, and standards regarding school systems
• Knowledge of required records preparation and maintenance
• Knowledge of state statutes, federal laws/rules, policies, and regulations regarding employee benefits
• Ability to use computer-based financial/human resource management software packages
• Ability to use database search and retrieval both through query functions and typical web-based reporting in order to answer questions or to detect errors
• Ability to read, revise, and propose board policies as needed
• Ability to maintain professional and emotional control under stress
• Ability to learn and use specialized tools, equipment or software related to business needs
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school system business
• Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records pertaining to school planning and strategy
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
• Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate new and/or current programs
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate Degree or minimum of three (3) years’ experience in related job preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Equivalent combination of experience and education
  

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Salary: From 28.91
Teacher Scale N
Minimum Educational Requirements HS diploma
Term 12 Month
Additional Job Information

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Administer and coordinate retirement, disability, and leave benefits for employees
• Conduct new employee payroll/benefits orientations as often as needed to ensure employees are established in payroll and enrolled in insurance plans timely with accurate billing and proof of coverage
• Facilitate the annual enrollment process for insurance and cafeteria plans
• Maintain up to date benefits material in and on multiple platforms for employees
• Maintain a variety of employee records for reference and audits
• Assist employees with filing supplemental short-term disability claims completing necessary forms and monitoring status
• Prepare/create various reports using carrier software, spreadsheets, as needed/required
• Coordinate and process leave, disability, or retirement paperwork
• Coordinate short-term and long-term disability leaves as well as workers’ compensation leave in conjunction with FMLA and Workplace Accommodations
• Collaborate and resolve insurance benefit concerns along with reporting and reconciliation problems
• Assist beneficiaries with death claims; complete necessary forms and monitor status
• Complete local, state, or federal surveys and reports accurately and promptly
• Ensure that all Human Resources systems are fair, equitable, and adhere to state, federal, and local laws, and school board policies
• Participate in professional development workshops and leadership training
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication/public relations
• Perform related work as assigned or required