Specialist, Talent - Benefits

We need to output HTML fragment only, with sections: About the role? The posting includes description paragraphs before responsibilities. We need to use

for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include a section only when posting has real specific content. We have content for About the role (the description before responsibilities). Responsibilities (list). Qualifications (Required and Preferred). Benefits (list). Pay (compensation range). Schedule (work environment details). Skills? Not explicitly listed; we could maybe omit Skills section if no specific content. Requirements? The qualifications section includes required qualifications; we could treat that as Requirements or Qualifications. The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to decide which to use. Probably we should have About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications (or Requirements), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Since they have both Required and Preferred qualifications, we can put under Qualifications. Requirements could be omitted if not distinct. We'll include Qualifications. We'll not include Skills because no specific list. We'll include Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate like EEO etc. Also remove application instructions, navigation, cookie etc. The posting includes a lot of boilerplate at end (EEO, accommodation request). We must remove that. We must preserve all substantive information. So we need to include the description paragraphs, responsibilities list, qualifications, benefits list, pay range, work environment details. We need to format lists with

• . For prose use

  . For headings use

  . We need to ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Let's extract content. About the role: The first paragraph(s) before "Job Description": "Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network...". Also includes "Job Description The Specialist, Talent - Benefits plays a vital role..." Actually the heading "Job Description" is not a heading we should use; we should treat that as part of About the role. So we can combine. Thus About the role content: "Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference! The Specialist, Talent - Benefits plays a vital role in delivering a supportive and comprehensive total rewards experience for Uncommon Schools staff members. By ensuring the smooth day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs, this role directly supports the well-being of the educators and staff dedicated to fulfilling our mission. The Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for benefits inquiries, ensuring staff receive accurate, timely, and empathetic guidance throughout their employment journey. This role, working closely with internal teams and external vendors, manages benefits operations, open enrollment, and ongoing compliance. Ultimately, the Specialist helps foster an environment in which staff feel valued and supported, enabling them to focus on driving exceptional student outcomes." We can split into paragraphs but it's okay. Responsibilities: The posting lists sections with headings: Benefits Administration & Operations, Stakeholder Partnership & Support, Process & System Management, Compliance & Reporting. Under each there are bullet-like sentences. We need to turn each bullet into

  . We'll combine all responsibilities into a single list? Could also separate under subheadings but we only allowed

  for section headings, not subheadings. Could still have

  Responsibilities and then

  • items. We'll just list all responsibilities as items. Let's extract each sentence: Benefits Administration & Operations: - Administer day-to-day operations for health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans. - Process employee enrollments, terminations, status changes, and qualifying life events in the HR Information System (HRIS). - Conduct regular audits of vendor billing statements to ensure accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and process invoices for payment. - Oversee leaves of absence administration, partnering with staff and third-party vendors to manage FMLA, paid parental leave, and disability claims. Stakeholder Partnership & Support: - Serve as the main point of contact for staff inquiries regarding benefits coverage, eligibility, claims, and enrollment processes. - Provide clear, empathetic, and timely communication to resolve complex benefits issues and elevate the overall employee experience. - Collaborate with payroll and talent teams to ensure accurate premium deductions, benefits setup, and seamless onboarding/offboarding workflows. - Partner with third-party vendors and brokers to resolve escalated claims issues and maintain high service delivery standards. Process & System Management: - Support the planning and execution of the annual open enrollment process, including communications, system configuration, and vendor setup. - Maintain accurate employee benefits records, documentation, and reporting within HR systems to support data integrity. - Identify opportunities to streamline administrative workflows and improve benefits operational efficiencies. - Draft and update benefits communications, guides, and educational materials to help staff make informed decisions. Compliance & Reporting: - Ensure benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and COBRA. - Prepare data submissions for annual compliance reporting, audits, and mandatory filings. - Monitor regulatory updates to help keep organizational policies and plan documentation current. We'll put each as
  • . Qualifications: Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications. Required: - 3–4 years of relevant experience in benefits administration, human resources, or total rewards. - Strong knowledge of health and welfare benefits administration, retirement plans, and leaves of absence management. - Familiarity with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations related to employee benefits (e.g., ACA, FMLA, COBRA, ERISA). - Proficiency with HRIS platforms and spreadsheet tools for data tracking, auditing, and reporting. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service orientation. Preferred: - Experience using human resources management systems (HRMS) or specialized benefits administration platforms. - Prior experience working in a multi-site or mission-driven organization. - Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or related HR credential. - Not sure if you meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply—we're excited to learn what you bring. We should keep the last sentence as part of qualifications? It's more encouragement; we can include as a

    maybe. But it's not a qualification; still substantive. We'll include as a

    under Qualifications. Benefits: The posting lists: - 19 days of paid time off - 3 weeks of paid Winter and Summer org-wide holidays - Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans - 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match - Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.) - Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits - Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and health savings accounts - *A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE. We should include all except the note about detailed list location? That's a reference; we can keep as a

  • maybe but it's a link. We'll keep as
  • A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.
  (though it's not substantive but it's part of benefits). It's okay. Pay: The posting includes: Compensation The full compensation range for this role is $78,800 - 92,700. Typically, new hires who fully meet the qualifications and experience expectations for the role will start at or near $83,400. Starting compensation below this reflects candidates with less experience or qualifications. Offers near the top end of the range are reserved for candidates who significantly exceed the qualifications, bringing extensive experience and specialized expertise beyond what is listed. Compensation determinations consider relevant experience and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Additionally, because we value internal growth and tenure, current staff members are not subject to salary caps within this range. We'll put that as prose under Pay heading. Schedule/Work Environment: Work Environment Uncommon is an in-person organization with a commitment to at least three days each week at our Central Office in downtown Manhattan (100 Church Street). Candidates must be based in the NYC or Newark region and be required to travel monthly to regional locations (such as Rochester, Boston, or Camden) for 2 to 3 days at a time. We'll put that under Schedule heading. Now we need to output only HTML fragment, no markdown fences. We'll structure:

  About the role

  ...

  Responsibilities

  • ...
  ...

  Qualifications

  ... maybe combine required and preferred as list? Could also do two lists but we can just list all as

  • under Qualifications. But we have headings for Required and Preferred inside? Not allowed; we only have

    for section headings. We could still have

    for prose describing required and preferred. Simpler: make a

    with all qualifications (both required and preferred) plus the encouragement note as a

    . But we need to preserve the distinction? Not required. We'll just list all qualifications as

    • items. Let's list: - 3–4 years of relevant experience in benefits administration, human resources, or total rewards. - Strong knowledge of health and welfare benefits administration, retirement plans, and leaves of absence management. - Familiarity with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations related to employee benefits (e.g., ACA, FMLA, COBRA, ERISA). - Proficiency with HRIS platforms and spreadsheet tools for data tracking, auditing, and reporting. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service orientation. - Experience using human resources management systems (HRMS) or specialized benefits administration platforms. - Prior experience working in a multi-site or mission-driven organization. - Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or related HR credential. Then after list, a

      with encouragement note. Alternatively we could keep two

      but that's okay. We'll do:

      Qualifications

      • 3–4 years of relevant experience in benefits administration, human resources, or total rewards.
      • Strong knowledge of health and welfare benefits administration, retirement plans, and leaves of absence management.
      • Familiarity with federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations related to employee benefits (e.g., ACA, FMLA, COBRA, ERISA).
      • Proficiency with HRIS platforms and spreadsheet tools for data tracking, auditing, and reporting.
      • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service orientation.
      • Experience using human resources management systems (HRMS) or specialized benefits administration platforms.
      • Prior experience working in a multi-site or mission-driven organization.
      • Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or related HR credential.

      Not sure if you meet every qualification? We encourage you to apply—we're excited to learn what you bring.

      Benefits:

      Benefits

      • 19 days of paid time off
      • 3 weeks of paid Winter and Summer org-wide holidays
      • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
      • 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
      • Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
      • Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
      • Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and health savings accounts
      • A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.
      Pay: