id='p9128_'>Benefits Specialist JobID: 9128
Position Type:
Support Staff
Date Posted:
7/27/2026
Location:
4 - Administrative Center - Human Resources
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Job Description
TITLE:Benefits SpecialistPOSITION SUMMARY:To expedite the processing of current and retired employee insurance and benefits and to maintain employee health insurance, life insurance, and flex benefit records.DEPARTMENT:Human ResourcesREPORTS TO:Director of Human ResourcesFLSA STATUS:ExemptQUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma required. Associate's Degree or higher preferred.
- Experience managing employees benefits required.
- CEBS Certification preferred
- Experience with district current financial software desired.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Able to handle highly confidential information.
- Must be detail oriented. Able to adhere to tight deadlines
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:40% Record Management:
- Maintain files, correspondence, and other documents related to current and retired insurance benefits.
- Maintain accurate employee insurance records for each certified/non-certified, administrator, exempt and full-time employees. This would include active employees, retirees, and employees on a leave of absence, workers' compensation and disability. Records consist of personal information, participation eligibility, and scheduled payments.
- Maintain a record of premiums that are due from retirees, employees on workers' compensation and leaves of absence.
- Process and maintain records for all long-term disability claims.
- Process and maintain records for all Flex (125) accounts.
- Process and maintain records for all Life Insurance Claims.
- Process and Maintain records for all 403(b)/457 annuity plan
15% Reports:
- Send out statements twice a year to retirees indicating their current available balances.
- Type letters/memo/reports as needed pertaining to benefits and insurances.
15% Invoicing/Billing:
- Process Medicare Reimbursements on a quarterly basis.
- Implement/prepare TRIP deductions and monthly payments to TRS for TRS retirees.
- Monthly Billing for Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability.
30% Staff Relations:
- Coordinate the Insurance Committee set up meetings, notifies members, and distributes appropriate information. Send out Insurance Highlights to all staff as needed.
- Act as liaison between employee, retirees and insurance company.
- Coordinate information with Human Resources office.
- Assist Employees with Benefit questions throughout the year and primarily during open enrollment, during preparation to retire and the start of the school year.
Supervisory Responsibilities None.
Decision-Making Responsibility
- Ability to override prescriptions based on guidelines set by the District. Administers the guidelines.
- Discretionary decision making regarding insurance payments based on individual circumstances.
WORK CONDITIONS:Ability to work flexible works hours including evenings and weekends as needed.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
12 month: Non-Union Position
Position is eligible for IMRF and Benefits participation
Salary and benefits determined by Board of Education
Starting Salary - $61,800 annually or higher commensurate with equivalent work experience
Attachment(s):
- 2026 Benefits Guide.pdf
- Benefits Specialist.pdf