What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist position at Niles Township Community High School District 219?
Position Type :
Secretarial / Clerical / Benefits Coordinator
Date Posted : 11 / 4 / 2024
Location :
DISTRICT HUMAN RESOURCES
Date Available : Immediate
Closing Date : 11 / 18 / 2024
POSITION TITLE : Benefits Specialist
REPORTS TO : Executive Director of HR and Legal Services
POSITION OBJECTIVE :
To coordinate all functions associated with the administration of the District's employee benefits programs with a high level of customer service. This position ensures the accuracy and timeliness of benefit transactions and ensures benefit procedures are compliant, efficient, and current. The individual in this position must be self-directed, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills. The individual in this position must maintain a high level of professionalism, integrity, trust, and confidentiality.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field
- SHRM certification, preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in benefits or Human Resources
- Experience in Tyler Technologies HRIS, preferred
REQUIRED SKILLS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 260 days
SALARY RANGE : Target hiring range for this position will be between $67,000 to $80,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District procedures on administrative evaluation.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is continuously interacting with the public, staff and students. The employee frequently must meet multiple demands from several people. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand. The employee is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally the employee must use hand / grip strength to operate office equipment. Ability to withstand long term use of video display terminals is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is required to regularly interact with the students, staff and the public.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
Niles Township High School District 219 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of District 219 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 219 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.
The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in submitting an application for an opening should contact the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources.
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Salary : $67,000 - $80,000
