DIRECTOR, BENEFITS & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

About the role

The Director, Benefits & Employment Services is responsible for developing, updating, monitoring, and administering a package of fiscally sound benefit programs, processes, and procedures that are valued by employees and compliant with applicable agreements, policies, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, administer, implement, evaluate, and update group life insurance, health, dental, vision, disability, tax sheltered annuities, retirement programs, savings plans, or other plans as needed.
• Develop long-range objectives for employee benefits programs based on gathered information and evaluated costs.
• Ensure benefit programs meet the District’s strategic plan objectives, employee needs, and budgetary constraints by analyzing utilization data and developing an effective monitoring and evaluation system.
• Participate in the Superintendent’s Insurance Advisory Committee to drive continuous improvement in benefit programs.
• Analyze workflow processes and establish or revise procedures to improve benefit record processing and management efficiency.
• Implement strategies, procedures, and operating instructions for effective maintenance and efficient operations of benefit programs.
• Facilitate the development, implementation, and marketing of lifestyle enhancement programs to improve employee productivity and absenteeism rates.
• Represent Broward County School District interests at the local and state levels through effective communication networks with external stakeholders.
• Administer the Employee Leaves program to ensure adherence to School Board policies, state, and federal law.
• Train and educate department staff on benefits concerns and expectations of School Board employees.
• Administer the Personnel Records Department and Employment Center staff to ensure adherence to departmental procedures.
• Establish and implement an annual employee open enrollment for all employee benefits programs and provide comprehensive employee communications and marketing tools.

Requirements

• Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in human resources or related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years, within the last twelve (12) years, in the field related to the title of the position.
• Knowledge of current laws, regulations, policies, bargaining unit agreements, trends, and issues related to benefits management and administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree from an accredited institution in human resources or related field.
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP).
• Bilingual skills.

Skills

Knowledge of current laws, regulations, policies, bargaining unit agreements, trends, and issues related to benefits management and administration.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$87,190.00 - $170,414.00

Schedule

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