Benefits Administrative Assistant

About the role

The Mt. Lebanon School District is seeking applicants for the position of Benefits Administrative Assistant for the Human Resources Department. The Benefits Administrative Assistant is responsible for the coordination of all functions related to employee health and welfare benefits, voluntary benefits, employee leave of absences, separations, offboarding, workers compensation, and unemployment compensation. Under these responsibilities, this position serves as the point of contact for employees and third party benefit representatives. This is a detail-oriented position, requiring task performance with a high degree of accuracy and strict adherence to the highest standards of confidentiality. This is a full-time, on-site, year-round, permanent position. Deadline to Apply: Thursday, October 22, 2026 promptly at 4:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all functions related to employee health and welfare benefits
• Coordinate voluntary benefits
• Coordinate employee leave of absences
• Coordinate separations and offboarding
• Coordinate workers compensation
• Coordinate unemployment compensation
• Serve as point of contact for employees and third‑party benefit representatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in human resources, business, insurance claims administration, payroll, risk management, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources and employee benefits management
• 3‑5 years of demonstrated clerical or office support experience
• Personal characteristics reflecting excellent record keeping and secretarial skills, organizational ability, broad knowledge of administrative functions, and personal relations skills
• Advanced proficiency in computer software programs and spreadsheet development
• Knowledge of Google Suite preferred
• Knowledge of ProSoft HRIS preferred
• HRCI or SHRM certification as a generalist preferred
• Experience working in a highly confidential office setting and/or in the school environment preferred
• Required clearances for employment: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34), FBI Federal Criminal History Record (Act 114)
• Additional trainings and forms required upon hire: Act 126 Child/Student Abuse Recognition and Reporting, Arrest or Conviction Form (PDE 6004) (Act 24), School Personnel Health Record (Physical with TB Test), Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Information (Act 168)

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Health, dental, & vision insurance (individual or family coverage with monthly employee contribution)
• Employer paid life insurance
• 12 sick days, 3 personal days, 1 personal holiday, 10 vacation days per year
• Cumulative sick days
• Vacation carryover & buy back options for unused days
• Academic reimbursement program

Schedule

Full‑time, on‑site, year‑round, permanent position.