What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist position at Dougherty County School System?
Position Type : Professional
Date Posted : 10 / 8 / 2024
Location : Central Office
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
10 / 08 / 2024
POSITION : Benefits Specialist
LOCATION : Central Office
JOB SUMMARY : The Benefits Specialist is a crucial member of the Human Resources (HR) team responsible for administering and managing employee benefits programs within the organization. This role involves supporting employees in understanding their benefits options, ensuring compliance with district policies and relevant regulations, and handling benefit-related inquiries. The Benefits Specialist plays a vital role in enhancing employee satisfaction and retention by providing exceptional service and assistance in navigating the district's benefits offerings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
- Technical Degree in Business, Office Technology or related field required' Bachelor's degree preferred;
- Proven experience (typically 2-5 years) in benefits administration or a related HR function;
- Thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications;
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and the Board may find appropriate.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
REPORTS TO : The Assistant Director of Employee Benefits
SALARY RANGE : Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide
APPLICATION DEADLINE : Review of applicants will begin on October 14, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE.
THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY.
The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.
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About Us :
The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 22 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative middle / high school), 4 learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognia. The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River, and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interest include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.
Important Note :
This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.
