Benefits Coordinator - Human Resources

Position Type:
Coordinator

Date Posted:
6/5/2026

Location:
District Administration Office
TYPE OF POSITION:
260 Days

Non-Rep Hourly

REPORTS TO:
Human Resources Supervisor

SALARY:
$26.00/hr - $32.00/hr. (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Education:


Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or Finance or significant experience that substitutes for educational requirements

• Experience:


3 to 5 years of progressive benefits experience, ideally in a public sector or school district setting.

• Technical Skills:


Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and HRIS systems

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Benefits Coordinator is responsible for the professional administration and oversight of the school district's comprehensive benefits programs. This role requires significant autonomy in interpreting complex policies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. The role combines high-level strategic oversight with day-to-day benefits administration support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Manages the daily operations of group health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and 403(b) programs.

• Processes enrollments, supports employee questions, and completes benefits-related data entry across multiple systems.

• Monitors compliance with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, MN Paid Family and Medical Leave, and FMLA/OFLA regulations.

• Leads internal and external audits to ensure benefit data integrity and financial accuracy.

• Performs premium calculations, reconciles monthly billing statements, and resolves payroll discrepancies.

• Participates in ACA and 1095-C reporting and distribution.

• Provides employee consultation and support regarding benefit eligibility and enrollment processes.

• Designs and facilitates open enrollment sessions and employee communication materials.

• Creates benefits documentation and onboarding materials for new employees.

• Serves as liaison with insurance carriers and third-party vendors.

• Oversees HRIS benefits modules and carrier feed accuracy.

• Provides data-driven recommendations regarding plan utilization and cost containment.

• Supports district goals through collaboration, professionalism, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at

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