HR Benefits Specialist

Summary

Under general direction of the Director of Human Resources, this individual coordinates/performs all duties relative to providing employee benefits such as healthcare and others. Must process a steadfast commitment to employee wellbeing and confidentiality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Human Resources or Superintendent.

• Facilitates and demonstrates an understanding and experience in multiple aspects of:

• Health care benefits (Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, COBRA,)
• Disability (Short and Long Term)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Maryland State Retirement (MSRA)

• Work in conjunction with the Staffing Coordinator to answer questions during the on-boarding/off-boarding process.
• Meet with new employees day one to verify coverages and answer questions
• Facilitate and lead all aspects of the Retirement program.
• Facilitate and leads all aspect of the 403b offering.
• Prepares COBRA compliance letters and communicates enrollee information to benefit providers and Finance.
• Assists with off-boarding and facilitates the transition of benefit coverage changes as needed
• Provide proactive communication relative to changes in any of the above areas of responsibility
• Prepares Insurance verification/documentation used for the ACA report.
• Leads, facilitates and monitors annual open enrollment processes
• Manages annual insurance waiver eligibility (employee and retiree)
• Consistently contribute to the Staff Newsletter (Wellbeing, Entitlement Changes, Open Enrollment, etc)
• Complete training as needed and serve as Retirement Coordinator for the county
• Serve as backup ESMEC Benefits representative
• All other duties as assigned.

III. Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  Education and/or Experience

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Candidates with previous Human Resources experience working with Benefits at a Public School System will be considered first.

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  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Preferably PHR or SPHR certificated through the Society of Human Resources Management.

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  Language Skills

Ability to comprehend related laws, policies and procedures. Ability to read job related information to stay updated on latest trends.

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  Communication Skills

Must have Professional, courteous and timely communication skills.

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  Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Human Resources Information Systems software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Pursues training and development opportunities to expand job knowledge.

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  Other Qualifications

Must be a team player, dependable and represent SCPS in a positive manner.

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  Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit and 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, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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  Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.