The primary responsibility of this position is to administer the employee benefit and leave programs.  The Benefits Specialist will work collaboratively with the Human Resources Department, staff, and external vendors.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in a timely manner.  

• Administers the district’s multiple employee benefits including eligibility, enrollment, notifications, invoices, and communication.
• Manages all leaves of absence for the district’s employees to include eligibility, notification, and record keeping while ensuring compliance with FMLA and ADA legislation.
• Oversees Retiree and COBRA administration to include eligibility, notification, record keeping, actively monitoring accounts and terminating coverage appropriately while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
• Coordinates Workers Compensation program.
• Maintains employee benefits records and the district’s database regarding benefit plan participation.
• Performs new hire benefit orientations, annual open enrollments, periodic benefit education meetings, retiree benefit meetings, leave option meetings, etc.
• Recommends, implements and maintains programs required by insurers to secure all available premium discounts for the district.
• Member of CASD Safety Committee, following PA Department of Labor and workers compensation carrier requirements.
• Relay changes to the Human Resources policies and procedures as they relate to benefits and safety.
• Maintain awareness of trends, research, new programs, legislation, and other state and federal regulations related to Human Resources.
• Provide reporting for auditors, GASB Valuation, Medicare Part D Disclosure notice to CMS, and creditable coverage notification to subscribers.
• Post monthly reporting to the accounting system and prepare ACH W2 reporting.
• Complete forms as need such as Premium Assistance, Court Ordered forms, etc.
• Knowledge of general Human Resource functions to provide support in the department.
• Perform other duties as requested by Director of Human Resources.

Additional Functions

In addition to the foregoing essential job functions, the employee is required to perform the following additional duties, unless such a duty cannot be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Review Board Policies related to benefits and suggest changes as necessary.

• Maintain current files, records, and reports.
• Conduct staff information sessions regarding benefits.
• Support and attend district-wide activities. 
• Attend various meetings and serves on all committees as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Five years of experience in benefit administration and/or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of employee benefits and legislation related to benefits necessary.
• Strong technology skills, including but not limited to all tools in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong mathematical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions independently, as well as to execute assignments of administrative detail as delegated.
• Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment, Board policies, and district initiatives.
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with school board members, administrators, teachers, parents, community members and outside professional contacts.
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize, work under time constraints and to be flexible in an environment of multiples tasks and changing priorities.