Benefits Coordinator Hart County Charter System

Benefits Coordinator Hart County Charter System The Hart County Charter System is seeking to hire a Benefits Coordinator Anticipated Start Date: January 4, 2027 Work Days: 230 Reports to: Finance Director Responsibilities: Oversee daily administration of employee benefits including health, dental, vision, life, disability, paid and unpaid leave, and retirement plans (including state retirement and 403b programs) across all district personnel. Conduct benefits orientation for all new district hires; manage annual Open Enrollment processes, communication plans and information sessions. Work as a system liaison to third party vendors. Ensure district compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including ACA, DOL, FMLA, COBRA, ERISA and HIPAA. Manage district leave including processing applications for FMLA, PPL, MBL, Workers’ Compensation, and Unpaid Medical Leave. Oversee time and attendance tracking across the district. Support the Payroll Coordinator with reconciliation of monthly billing statements, employee notices related to unpaid leave, and other duties as assigned. Research, draft, and recommend district-wide benefits and leave policies to align with evolving regulatory and labor standards and district priorities. Act as the primary point of contact for staff inquiries regarding benefit coverage, qualifying life events, and leave policy. Proactively maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and state retirement mandates. Regularly participate in continuing education, and professional development opportunities to ensure ongoing district compliance. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications : Must hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Associate’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred. Prior experience with HR and/or benefits administration, particularly within a K-12 school system, is preferred. Ability to read, interpret, and analyze complex federal, state, and local labor laws, benefits regulations, and state employee retirement statutes is required. Exceptional interpersonal, active listening, and verbal/written communication skills; proven ability to explain complex concepts in approachable language, and handle sensitive personnel matters professionally and with strict confidentially is required. Digital proficiency required. Includes experience navigating web-based enrollment portals, vendor platforms, leave tracking tools, and Microsoft Office. Hart County Charter System 284 Campbell Dr Hartwell, Ga 30643 Inquiries: Kelly Alexander View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Hart County School