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2026-2027 Human Resources Benefits and Pension Specialist (DOBPS001) JobID: 3277 Position Type: Human Resources/Benefits & Pension SpecialistDate Posted: 9/2/2026Location: Manalapan, New JerseyDate Available: 10/01/2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Additional Information: Show/HidePosting Type: Internal/External Effective:October 1, 2026Description:The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District, an award-winning, Central Monmouth, K-8 school district with a tradition of excellence in education, is seeking a Benefits and Pension Specialist for the Human Resources Department with the following qualifications: Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or higher in business administration, human resources, accounting, payroll, or a related field preferredMinimum of three years of administrative, payroll, benefits, human resources, or business-office experienceKnowledge of school district operations, collective bargaining agreements, and public-sector benefits or pension systems preferredDemonstrated experience with employee benefits administration, pension reporting, or related financial/personnel recordkeeping preferredDemonstrated knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and reporting requirements related to employee benefits, pensions, leaves of absence, and personnel records, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), New Jersey Family Leave Insurance, COBRA, HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act, and other requirements pertinent to the administration of benefits, payroll, and employee leaveComputer literate, knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft Office (specifically Excel), and other electronic record-management systems and software systems related to human resources, benefits, and pension responsibilities. Knowledge of Genesis-SchoolFi or other school-based data information systems, preferredDemonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills and displays confidentiality in all aspects related to job responsibilitiesAbility to manage multiple deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and reliability Job Goal: To administer employee benefits, pension-related processes, and confidential personnel records accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with district policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable state and federal requirements. The Benefits & Pension Specialist serves as a knowledgeable and responsive resource to employees, retirees, administrators, benefit providers, pension systems, and payroll vendors while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy, customer service, and professional judgment, in addition to completing the routine work necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the Human Resources Office. Performance Responsibilities: Maintain current working knowledge of and administer employee leave processes in compliance with applicable federal, state, local, district, contractual, and benefit-plan requirements, including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), New Jersey Family Leave Insurance, COBRA, HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act, workers' compensation requirements, and other applicable laws and regulations.Administer and coordinate employee leaves of absence, including maternity, parental, medical, family, disability, and other statutory or contractual leaves.Serve as a confidential point of contact for employees requesting, using, or returning from leave; provide required forms, notices, timelines, procedural guidance, and information regarding documentation requirements.Monitor and track leave eligibility, usage, certification and recertification deadlines, intermittent leave, benefit continuation, pension implications and contributions, return-to-work documentation, and related personnel actions.Process and maintain accurate benefit, pension, and personnel-record changes associated with leaves of absence, employee status changes, benefit deductions and contributions, and other related transactions.Maintain confidential leave, medical, benefits, pension, and personnel records; prepare, reconcile, and submit required notices, certifications, reports, and supporting documentation in accordance with privacy, record-retention, reporting, and compliance requirements.Collaborate with employees, supervisors, the Human Resources Department, Payroll Specialist, Business Office, benefit carriers, pension agencies, third-party administrators, disability carriers, and other appropriate parties to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant administration of benefits, payroll, pension, and leave matters.Prepare and reconcile Chapter 44 health-benefits data, reports, and supporting documentation to verify the accuracy of employee contribution, district cost, enrollment, and plan information before required submission.Maintains records and calculates contractual payments for employee health benefits, health benefit waivers, and sick and vacation leave payouts; reconciles monthly benefit invoices and prepares purchase orders for health benefit reimbursements in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and district policies.Provide general procedural guidance to employees regarding leave options, benefits continuation, and required documentation; refer legal, medical, benefits-eligibility, pension, and other complex compliance matters to the appropriate administrator, carrier, pension agency, or legal counsel.Assist the Human Resources Manager and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Curriculum in monitoring compliance with district policies, collective bargaining agreements, benefit-plan provisions, and applicable federal and state leave laws. Terms of Employment:12 MonthsFull Time PositionTenure TrackHours8:30 am- 4:00 pmSalary Range -$55,000 - $80,000Contract terms, salary, and benefits as established by the Non-Affiliated Handbook Benefits (if applicable, may include):Health, Dental, Life, and Prescription InsuranceEnrollment in PensionsSick & Personal DaysProfessional Development OpportunitiesTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) Application Procedure: Interested candidates must apply online using the following link: Job ID#3277 Please do not mail, email, or bring a resume to the district Human Resource Department or any school. Unsolicited paper documents will be discardedSelection Procedure: Only candidates of interest will be contacted for interviews. The successful candidate must reside in the State of NJ within 1 year of appointment. The Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/EOE