What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist position at Pittsford Central School District?
The Pittsford Central School District is looking for a Benefits Specialist to work out of the Central Office. This is a 12 month, 260 day a-year job working Monday through Friday 8am until 4 : 30pm. This position involves direct responsibility for the administration of a benefits program for all eligible employees and retirees. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering health and life insurance, pension plans and other benefits particular to the school district. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a higher level staff member.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES : All need not be done in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.
Coordinate benefit programs particular to the district, such as life and health insurance, pension plans, tax deferred annuity
Support conducting detailed orientation / benefit review with new employees to discuss fringe benefits
Act as liaison or assist with various benefit agencies and the departments concerning clarification of policies, procedures and plan updates
Maintain personnel files in connection with the district's fringe benefit and compensation programs
Counsel retirees on application and processing of retirement benefits
Process payroll changes in regard to salary increases, payroll deductions, etc
Compile bills and pay premium charges to insurance carriers as well as direct premium billing to certain classes of employees
Assure or assist in enforcing claims management procedures are in effect
Direct premium billing for employees
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :
Good knowledge of benefit administration policies and procedures including health insurance, pension plans, life and disability insurance etc., particularly for the school district
Ability to conduct interviews as they relate to benefits explanation
Ability to read and interpret federal and state laws and labor contracts as they relate to benefits explanation
Ability to read and interpret federal and state laws and labor contracts as they relate to benefits administration
Ability to compose written correspondence
Ability to establish working relationships with others
Ability to communicate orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
Job Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER :
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree or 60 college credit hours, plus two (2) years paid full-time or part-time equivalent experience providing employee benefit support; OR
Four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent responsible clerical experience, two (2) years of which shall have been providing employee benefit support; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
Position Start Date : 01 / 21 / 2025
Application Deadline : 02 / 07 / 2025
Civil Service Title : Benefits Specialist
