Benefits Specialist

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in human resources management or a related field and at least five (5) years' experience in a fast-paced, high-demand human resources office required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively and in harmony with the public in general and all individuals at all levels of the organizational chart.

Strong verbal and written skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively in English using proper grammar and vocabulary, including, but not limited to, the ability to independently compose correspondence and reports.

Possess personal characteristics indicative of maturity, flexibility, tactfulness, and cooperation.

Proven track record of integrity, good moral character, initiative, and even-temperedness.

Proven track record of stellar attendance and demonstrated ability to be on time and in regular and consistent attendance.

Ability to flex hours on as as-needed basis to meet demands related to deadlines.

Possess personal characteristics indicative of maturity, flexibility, tactfulness, and cooperation.

Proven track record of stellar attendance and demonstrated ability to be on time and in regular and consistent attendance.

Ability to use personal computer with database, spreadsheet, presentation, and word processing software.

Proven appreciation of and willingness to uphold information in strict confidence.

Demonstrated knowledge of the Family Medical Leave Act, ACA Compliance and the ability to interpret collective bargaining agreements.

Performance And Administration Responsibilities

• Communicate in writing to employees and retirees, information related to open enrollment, plan changes, change in benefit premiums and any other benefit related communications needed.
• Perform routine audits of employee benefit enrollments and payroll deductions.
• Collaborate with the Director of Employee Relations & Internal Affairs in working with union leadership in addressing employee/union issues, including, but not limited to, attending labor management meetings and responding to grievances.
• In cooperation with the Director of Employee Benefits and Risk Management, investigate reported work related injuries and assist in the training, discipline and the establishment of preventive measures to avoid work related injuries.
• Prepare purchase orders related to the operation of the Benefits and Risk Management Office.
• Investigate and process employee property claims.
• In coordination with the Leave and Attendance Specialist, verify and respond to Family Medical Leave of Absence Requests and subsequent billing of benefits to employees.
• Attend Safety Inspections and Safety Meetings as needed.
• Maintain the District's Accident and Illness Prevention Program.
• In cooperation with the Director of Employee Benefits and Risk Management, ensure that adherence is met regarding all terms related to benefits and leave policies of the applicable collective bargaining agreement(s) and provide information for the negotiations process.
• Collaborate with first-line supervisors in low-level disciplinary matters, up through written warnings/reprimands and unsatisfactory ratings.
• Collaborate with the Director of Benefits & Risk Management in ensuring compliance with the District workers' compensation program, including, but not limited to, the timely and accurate reporting of injuries, the establishment and oversight of transitional duty, and attending hearings if necessary.
• Collaborate with the Department of Human Resources in investigating and addressing requests for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.