Benefits and Leave Specialist (8 hrs per day; 260 days per year)

Benefits and Leave Specialist (8 hrs per day; 260 days per year) JobID: 18982

Position Type:

Administration - Non-Licensed/Human Resource Specialist

Date Posted:

6/1/2026

Location:

District Office

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

Until Filled

  Additional Information: Show/Hide

Description:

The Benefits and Leave Specialist oversees the administration and coordination of the District's employee benefits and leave programs to ensure accurate, compliant, and customer-focused service delivery. This position manages all aspects of employee benefits, including health, dental, disability, life insurance, retirement programs, flexible spending accounts, COBRA administration, retiree benefits, and employee leave programs. The role provides technical expertise, employee counseling, issue resolution, and regulatory compliance support related to benefit and leave administration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees and coordinates the district's various employee benefits programs, flexible spending accounts, and retirement plans
• Coordinates and processes employee leaves and ensures regulatory compliance with state and federal requirements, district policies, and collective bargaining agreements
• Manages relationships with insurance vendors, processes billing, and ensures accurate financial accounting of benefits
• Leads assigned staff, manages committee work, and provides strategic input for benefit plan development

Please review the complete job description document attached to this posting for full details!

Qualifications:

Education - Associate's Degree with coursework in human resources or personnel management, business administration, health care management, health insurance or a closely related field; or equivalent of 4-6 years of professional human resources work experience and Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) certification or recognized equivalent certification.

Work Experience - Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in human resources.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities -

~General knowledge of employment and labor contract laws and practices.

~General knowledge and experience in the administration of human resources programs, benefits and compensation.

~Enhanced knowledge of school district organization, functions, operations, and jobs.

~Enhanced knowledge of the operation and applications used for managing human resources records

~Enhanced knowledge of district administrative policies and procedures.

~Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and the Internet; ability to learn new computer program applications quickly.

~Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate.

~Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with others.

~Evidence of practice with a high level of confidentiality.

~Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.

~Effective interviewing and investigation skills and techniques.

~Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, rules, policies, regulations, and labor contract language.

~Principles of mathematics, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using decimals, percentages and fractions; ability to solve basic algebraic equations.

~Skilled in the operation of office equipment and technology.

~Deductive Reasoning The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

~Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; the ability to recognize and respond to problems.

~Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

~Information Ordering The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.

~Reasoning Ability The ability to interpret written and oral instructions and understand abstract and concrete variables.

~Multitasking Ability The ability to switch easily between tasks or focus attention on numerous activities or things at the same time.

Application Procedure:

Apply online

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.