HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

ADOPTED: 02-06- 90 AMENDED: 03-02-93,09-06-94,11-07-02,11-11-02,08-04-04,03-07-07, 05-08-07, 08-20-07, 10-10-07,09-08-09, 02-07-12, 10-05-16, 10-23-17, 08-21-18, 9-25-19SOCORRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Department of Human Resources JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Human Resources Specialist -Employee Benefits Salary Block : 307 Reports To : Coordinator of Employee Benefits Terms of Employment : 226 Days Exemption Status : Non -Exempt Primary Purpose: Maintain the employee benefits program for the district. Maintain records and provide assistance to employees to ensure effective use of benefits. Qualifications: Education/Certi fication: •High school diploma required (or higher)•An Associate's degree in Business, Human Resou rces or relevant field (preferred) Special Knowledge/Skills: •Knowledge of administration of employee benefits programs and applicable laws•Ability to interpret and disseminate insurance and benefits information to individuals and groups•Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills•Ability to effectively present information in one -on-one and to small and large groups of employees•Proficiency in keyboarding and file maintenance•Ability to use software to develop sp readsheets, databases, and do work processing•Knowledge of basic accounting principalsExperience: •A minimum of three (3) years of Human Resources benefits experience or relevant fieldMajor Responsibilities and Duties: 1.Performs bookkeeping tasks and/or secretarial duties including typing, data entry, correspondence, filing,placing and receiving calls and visitors, new equipment set-up orders and scheduling appointments.2. Orders and maintains supplies, maintains records/quotations of purchase orders, and updates inventory ofequipment.3.Assumes responsibility for ordering supplies for all employee benefits programs as needed.4.Works with appropriate personnel to schedule use of the meeting rooms for various meetings, seminars andworkshops.5.Assumes responsibility for ordering food, submitting requests for equipment set- up, and requestingtables/chairs set up.6. Assumes responsibility for preparation and distribution of materials and handouts as needed.7.Serves as secretary for Employee Benefits Committee.8. S ets up meetings, prepares and distributes all materials relating to the meeting.9.Takes and distributes minutes.10. Maintains the sign in sheet and the distribution list for all members11. Greets visitors courteously, determines needs, directs or escorts them t o proper person, and ensuresconfidentiality of information. Human Resources Specialists - Employee Benefits ADOPTED: 02-06-90 AMENDED: 03-02-93, 09-06-94,11-07-02, 11-11-02, 08-04-04, 03-07-07, 05-08-07, 08-20-07, 10-10-07, 09-08-09, 02-07-12, 10-05-16, 10-23-17, 08-21-18, 9-25-1912. Maintains inventory of all materials (I.D cards, forms, brochures, etc.) for district -provided insurances as wellas voluntary benefits.13. Receives and distributes all materials to employees eligible for these benefits as needed.14. Assists with various tasks as assigned during Annual Open Enrollment to include assisting employees inenrolling in benefits, preparing packets, mailings, and other duties as assigned.15. Serves as backup in new hire orienta tion to include enrolling and explaining benefits package to new districtemployees during orientation.16. Accepts and records payments received; makes appropriate postings.17. Enters all employee benefit payroll deductions pertaining to employee enrollment changes in an accurate andtimely manner. Coordinates all payroll deduction information with the payroll department prior to runningsemi -monthly and monthly payrolls.18. Reconciles medical TPA billing and eligibility file to ensure that it coincides with new hir es, cancellations,resignations, and monthly enrollment changes.19. Makes necessary corrections on employee deductions to ensure that they coincide with insurance coverageselected.20. Reconciles monies due and owed by the District.21. Assists with various aspects of administering the District's employee benefits plans as assigned.22. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the SISD safety program.23. Supports the goals and objectives of the school district and follows all district policies.24. Demonstrates t he ability to attend work on a regular and routine basis to avoid disruption of district operations.25. Performs any other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor.26. Provides optimal customer service to all students, employees, parents, community members and any otherstakeholders of the district. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Mental Demands : Reading; ability to perform basic arithmetic; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control u nder stress. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Prolonged use of computer, w orks with frequent interruptions. This job description describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsi bilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Evaluation : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of Board policy. __ Employee Name (please print) Signature Da te Socorro Independent S chool D i strict d o es not discriminat e on t he basis o f race, co lor, r el igion, ge n der, s ex , n at ional o rigin, age , disability, military s tatus, genetic information, or any oth er basis prohibited by law in its employment practices or in providing education services, activities, and programs, including career and technical education (vocational programs). For additional information r egarding Socorro Independent School District's policy of nondiscrimination contact the Chief of Human Resources: (915) 937-0201, 12440 Rojas Dr., El Paso, TX 79928.