What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Benefits Coordinator position at Ingham Intermediate School District?
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POSITION:
Employee Benefits Coordinator – 1.0 FTE
LOCATION:
Central Office (located in East Lansing High School)
SALARY:
$22 - $24.29 per hour or for internal candidates pursuant to AFSCME contract
WORK YEAR:
12 months, 40 hrs/wk
START DATE:
Immediately
REPORTS TO:
Director of Finance
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
March 24, 2025
General Summary
In accordance with the established policies and procedures of the East Lansing Public School District, the Employee Benefits Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and administering all employee benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, FMLA, ACA reporting, worker’s compensation and unemployment for the school district. The coordinator plays an instrumental role in the coordination of data between the Human Resources and Business offices.
About the Role
- Plans, organizes, processes, and directs the activities related to fringe benefits (health, life, FMLA, ACA reporting, worker’s compensation, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, COBRA, dental and vision).
- Manages the fringe benefits open enrollment process and assists employee as needed.
- Facilitates trainings in the understanding and utilization of employee benefits information.
- Processes benefits for newly hired employees and changes for existing employees.
- Assists payroll with deduction/contribution reports as needed.
- Coordinates workflow and procedures between Employee Benefits, Human Resources and Payroll.
- Acts as the liaison with fringe benefit vendors, schools and departments.
- Develops and maintains a system of procedures to administer the employee fringe benefits program.
- Prepares and develops communication and educational materials regarding the benefits package for all the insured employees.
- Maintains knowledge of employee contracts and Collective Bargaining Agreements relative to leaves and fringe benefits and criteria used to determine eligibility.
- Coordinates processing of all fringe benefit billings with the business office.
- Processes all employee leave requests, FMLA, medical leave, short- and long-term disability, and worker’s compensation in accordance with employee agreements and other compliance guidelines.
- Monitors and processes unemployment claims and corresponds with unemployment agency to resolve questions and concerns.
- Records bi-weekly attendance for the district.
- Acts as receptionist to central office.
- Adds new user accounts within Red Rover, sub system, for new hires and provides new hires Red Rover access information.
- Runs Red Rover reports as needed to enter attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Payroll Manager, Director of Finance, and Chief Human Resources Officer.
Education, Knowledge and Skills Required
- Associates Degree in Business, Human Resources or related field of study and a minimum of 2 years of related benefits, payroll or human resources experience. Experience in a school setting, preferred.
- Ability to operate a personal computer and related software including: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, eFinance and other district software.
- Must be able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, meet deadlines efficiently, and produce work that is accurate, thorough, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, Board of Education policies, and applicable guidelines.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and complete assignments on tight deadlines.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, business representatives, and the general public.
- Basic math skills of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work in an economically, culturally and racially diverse environment.
- Demonstrated good attendance and punctuality.
About Us
Why Join ELPS
East Lansing Public Schools, home of Michigan State University (MSU) and a neighbor to the state capital, is seeking a dynamic individual to work in our highly diverse school district. This individual must love kids, have a passion for their success, be a collaborative team player, have a deep understanding of best practices for teaching and learning and engage all students in the learning process. Come work in a district that has built six new elementary schools with state-of-the-art instructional and sustainable enhancements, has multiple partnerships with MSU, encourages continuous professional growth and learning and is highly supported by its families and community!
- Commitment to creating a positive learning experience for all students
- Diverse education community
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Collaborative and supportive environment
- Robust professional development opportunities
How to Apply
Apply online at: www.inghamisd.org. In addition to completing the online application, upload your letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and other requested supporting documentation.
NONDISCRIMINATION In compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, it is the policy of the East Lansing Public Schools that no person shall on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) , age, disability, height, weight, genetic discrimination, marital status, military status, or any other legally protected category be illegally excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program, activity, or service or in employment. In accordance with Federal regulations, East Lansing Public Schools has appointed a Title IX Coordinator. Any questions, suggestions or complaints should be directed to:
Rulesha Glover-Payne
Chief Human Resources Officer and Title IX Coordinator
East Lansing Public Schools
509 Burcham Drive
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
Nurturing each child · Educating all students · Building world citizens
Salary : $22 - $24
