QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Knowledge of administration of employee benefits programs.
- Knowledge of Patent Protection and Affordable Care Act and Section 125 IRS tax regulations.
- Knowledge of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Family andMedical Leave Act (FMLA) and workers' compensation statues, regulations, and rules.
- Ability to implement policy and procedures.
- Ability to interpret complex data.
- Critical decision-making skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Superior organizational and problem-solving skills
- Competency in basic accounting.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Bilingual ability a plus
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in employee insurance, benefits and payroll procedures.
- Experience in Sungard payroll software and online enrollment systems preferred.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
244 days
SALARY/PAY GRADE:
$48,178/CP-8
Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Become knowledgeable in all aspects of the district's benefits programs.
- Interpret complex healthcare and insurance laws, plan designs including the PatientProtection and Affordable Care Act, Section 125 IRS tax regulations, and TRS-ActiveCare.
- Educate and assist employees with all aspects of the benefit programs offered.
- Understand employee qualifying events and make critical decision to whether it meets Section 125 IRS tax regulation. This includes advising employees and determining documentation required to support that decision.
- Initiate enrollment, benefit changes, and payroll adjustments as required for employee benefits and payroll processing.
- Become proficient in the management of the COBRA and FML employee benefits extension programs and workers compensation claims processing.
- Meet state and federally mandated administrative deadlines for workers' compensationand COBRA, HIPAA, and FML benefit extension programs.
- Work closely with staff from Human Resources, Payroll, and Information Systems Departments to maintain eligibility of employees' benefits and pay during their employment status transitions.
- Perform tasks in a manner which will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of a legally sensitive public entity department.
- Reports and performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Risk Management and Insurance.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Work with frequent interruptions, and maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions, prolonged use of a computer, and prolonged phone use.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Until filled
Applications will be reviewed. Not all applicants will be interviewed.
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