Benefits Specialist

Position Length : 12 Month Long

Job Grade : 115

Hourly Rate : $21.29 and up depending on experience

Hours Per Day : 8

Application Procedure : Apply online

Fingerprint Clearance Card : Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing.

Benefit Specialist

Purpose Statement

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, voluntary policies, Arizona State Retirement, Worker’s Compensation, OSHA, and ACA guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Accepts / submits Worker’s Compensation / industrial injury reports, ensuring compliance with established regulations.
• Ensures the accuracy of data entered into Employee ACA Information to provide the IRS with correct eligibility information.
• Manages New Hire eligibility and offer of insurance coverage
• Prepares written materials via email regarding disability applications, forms, enrollment changes, etc.
• Processes employee qualified life events.
• Effectively communicates with district employees.
• Assists with the open enrollment process.
• Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences / disabilities.
• Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
• Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.
• Adheres to deadlines
• Creates spreadsheets and documents to perform audits utilizing system data.
• Communicates frequently with Supervisor.

Other Functions

Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Mental Requirements

Learning Development- Level C Sufficient to read and write technical instruction, understand standardized methods, operate specialized and varied equipment, perform standard mathematical applications.

Learning development involves the equivalent of some technical or vocational training beyond high school, often resulting in a certification.

Problem Solving - Level 2 Work situations require consideration and interpretation of circumstances or information to choose the most effective responses.

Solutions may be somewhat technical, yet are relatively straightforward, obvious and well-defined once problems are understood.

Responses come from the realm of prior learning and experiences.

Physical Requirements

Physical Skill - Level A Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.

Physical Effort - Level 1 Minimal physical exertion is required. Most job time is spent sitting with occasional walking.

Occasional lifting, guiding, and carrying of lightweight materials or equipment.

Social Requirements

Human Relations Skill- Level B Job requires patience in communication and well-developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex information with individuals or small, informal groups.

skills in establishing harmonious relationships and gaining cooperation are important.

Scope of Contacts - Level 2 Interpersonal contacts extend to peers in other work groups, or to clients / customers who speak the language, either within or outside the organization.

interactions with higher levels of authority beyond immediate supervisor must be conducted on an intermittent basis.

Work Environment

Performance Environment - Level A Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irregularities in work schedule are infrequent.

Physical Working Conditions - Level 1 Generally good working conditions. Little or no exposure to extremes in noise, temperature, etc.

little or no exposure to safety or health hazards.

Accountability

Level of Accountability -Level B Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis subject to supervisory direction and review.

Organizational Impact - Level 1 Work results impact the immediate work section with little effect beyond. Responsible for results or services that facilitate the work of others in a specific work group.

Experience, Education, and Certifications

Experience : Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education : Targeted job related education that meets organization’s prerequisite requirements.

Certifications / Clearances : Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed.

Compensation Details

FLSA Status : Non Exempt

Pay Schedule : Hourly - Grade 115

Work Calendar : Support 12 Month Long