Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist

The primary responsibility of the Benefits Specialist is to manage all functions associated with the administration of the District's health benefits program district-wide, including health insurance, workers' compensation insurance, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account plans, open enrollment, and employee assistance program (EAP). The Benefits Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws, including the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• Three (3) years of experience in Health Care Benefits and Insurance Management
• Excellent organizational skills
• Enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with staff and administration
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
• Ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications
• Excellent integrity and good moral character and initiative

Reports To: Director of Human Resources

Responsibilities:

• Manages the employee benefits (health, prescription, dental, vision, and EAP) program for all employees.
• Manages COBRA, FMLA, NJFLA, and Medicare.
• Prepares and verifies medical and other leaves of absence for monthly Board of Education meetings.
• Serves on the Negotiating Committee (when required) and prepares Benefits Census, scattergrams, etc.
• Conducts retirement consultations.
• Conducts Pension enrollment and/or transfers.
• Serves as liaison between the District and the Office of Unemployment, various insurance carriers, and insurance brokers.
• Serves as liaison between the District and the Workers' Compensation/Employee Health vendor to assess and resolve claims.
• Manages the annual open healthcare enrollment program.
• Conducts Unemployment Reviews.
• Excellent computer/technology skills including but not limited to G-Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Zoom.
• Ensures that the district and its personnel policies are in full compliance with appropriate local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Uses excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Completes in a timely fashion all records and reports as required by law and regulation or requested by the Director of Human Resources.
• Answer correspondence promptly.
• Continues to grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and professional growth experiences.
• Performs any duties that are assigned by the Director of Human Resources.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. However, under no circumstances can an employee have essential responsibilities and functions removed from their employment requirements. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand, and walk for required periods of time.
• Speak and hear.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and computers and/or controls.

Environmental Demands:

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. However, under no circumstances can an employee have essential responsibilities and functions removed from their employment requirements. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities. Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet, but that can be noisy at times.

Evaluation: The Benefits Specialist shall be evaluated by the Director of Human Resources.

Term of Employment: Twelve (12) Month, Non-Affiliated Position

Salary Range: $40,000.00 to $60,000.00

Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical, Prescription, and dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional disability insurance (Aflac, Prudential, Hartford)
• Pre-Tax deduction options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical/Rx waiver options
• NJ Pension System Enrollment
• Voluntary 304(b) Plan
• Accumulating Sick Days, Personal Days and/or Vacation Days

Application Procedure: Apply Online