Benefits Specialist

Job Summary: Responsible for the administration of the employee benefit programs for all staff including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in business, human resources or a related field with two or more years of Benefits or Human Resource experience.
• Previous experience managing employee benefits programs and familiarity with MESSA benefits plans strongly preferred.
• Consistent focus on providing outstanding customer service and strong communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities, multi-task, meet critical deadlines accurately and handle detailed information.
• Ability to continuously seek quality service and process improvements in order to support the District mission and strategic vision.
• Ability to use critical thinking to effectively solve human resources and benefits issues.
• Proficiency in the use of computers, Microsoft Word, Excel and Google. Experience with BusinessPlus preferred.
• Ability to coordinate and process data in a timely and accurate manner. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Has or is willing to obtain MSBO Human Resource Specialist Certification

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

· Coordinates administration of the Employee Benefit Programs for represented and non-represented staff including, but not limited to: Health, Medical, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Optional Insurance Plans, Employee Dependent Care Plans, Medical Reimbursement Accounts and Retirement programs

· Oversees the online benefit enrollment portal.

· Works cooperatively, professionally and in a timely manner with employees, and insurance companies to resolve benefit related problems and questions.

· Act as a troubleshooter and liaison between the District, insurance companies and employees.

· Provides vendors with appropriate documentation as required/requested.

· Assists with new hire benefit enrollment processes.

· Utilizes the Human Resources Information System to generate payroll adjustments to benefits deductions; ensures accuracy of all employee deductions and make corrections as necessary.

· Maintains and updates benefit plan information in the Human Resources Information System.

· Maintains employee benefit files and other record keeping processes.

· Reconciles Benefit related liability accounts.

· Reconciles monthly insurance bills to verify accuracy and processes monthly payment to vendors.

· Monitors legislative changes in employee benefit programs and advises appropriate staff members of changes.

· Assists in preparing and presenting benefit plan change materials to staff.

· In conjunction with vendors or district benefit consultants, conducts employee benefit information sessions during open enrollment and for new products and services if necessary.

· Participates in new employee orientation sessions presenting benefit choice options and assisting with completion of new hire paperwork as required by policy and law.

· Manage and process open enrollment employee benefit plan changes and adjustments.

· Analyzes employee utilization of current benefits.

· Processes employee name and address changes. Notifies benefit vendors of employee personal information changes as applicable.

· Prepares, collects, and compiles statistical and other pertinent data needed for effective collective bargaining or other requests as needed.

· Responsible for annual ACA reporting to the IRS.

· Assists other team members as required to ensure efficient and effective work environment.

· Attend all annual seminars and workshops related to duties and responsibilities in order to maintain up-to-date legal documentation.

· Prepare and submit required reports to District officials, state and federal regulatory bodies and vendors.

· Assists with payroll specialist duties as needed.

· Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisors. Position reports to the Chief Financial/Operations Officer but collaborates with and also receives direction from the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary range for the 2023-2024 school year is in accordance with Operations Professional Grade 5 salary range of $50,124-$67,893 and based on the candidate’s training and experience. In addition to salary, fringe benefits for this position include vacation and personal business days; illness income protection; long-term disability insurance; life insurance; full family medical, dental and vision insurance; merit pay, Board-Paid Tax Sheltered Annuity and eligibility for Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement programs.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications must complete the online application through the Oakland Human Resources Consortium website by the deadline listed. The posting can be found at birmingham.k12.mi.us > Departments > Human Resources, click on Employment Opportunities > Vacant Positions. In addition, upload your LETTER OF INTEREST, CURRENT RESUME and TWO (2) LETTERS OF REFERENCE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,124.00 - $67,893.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Beverly Hills, MI 48025: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person