Benefits Administrative Assistant

Mt. Lebanon School District; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, & vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

Paid time off (sick/personal/vacation)

Academic reimbursement program

Job summary

Mt. Lebanon School District is seeking a Benefits Administrative Assistant to support the Human Resources Department. The role coordinates health and welfare benefits, voluntary benefits, employee leaves, offboarding, workers' comp, and unemployment; acts as the point of contact for employees and benefit reps.

This detail-oriented position requires high confidentiality, accuracy, and organization. It is a full-time, on-site, year-round, permanent role with a salary based on qualifications and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum 2 years in human resources and benefits management.
• 3-5 years of clerical or office support experience with strong record keeping and confidentiality.
• Advanced computer software and spreadsheet proficiency.
• Knowledge of Google Suite preferred and ProSoft HRIS helpful.
• HRCI/SHRM generalist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all functions related to employee health and welfare benefits and voluntary benefits.
• Manage employee leaves of absence, separations, offboarding, workers' comp, and unemployment.
• Serve as primary contact for employees and third-party benefit representatives.
• Maintain high accuracy and confidentiality in all HR administration tasks.

Skills

Record keeping

Secretarial skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR/related field

Tools

Google Suite

ProSoft HRIS

Job description

The Mt. Lebanon School District is seeking applicants for the position of Benefits Administrative Assistant for the Human Resources Department.

The Benefits Administrative Assistant is responsible for the coordination of all functions related to employee health and welfare benefits, voluntary benefits, employee leave of absences, separations, offboarding, workers compensation, and unemployment compensation. Under these responsibilities, this position serves as the point of contact for employees and third party benefit representatives.

This is a detail-oriented position, requiring task performance with a high degree of accuracy and strict adherence to the highest standards of confidentiality.

See attached job description for a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities.

This is a full-time, on-site, year-round, permanent position offering a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience with respect to human resources, business, insurance claims administration, payroll, risk management, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources and employee benefits management.
• 3-5 years of demonstrated clerical or office support experience and personal characteristics that reflect excellent record keeping and secretarial skills, organizational ability, broad knowledge of administrative functions, and personal relations skills.
• Advanced proficiency in computer software programs and spreadsheet development.
• Knowledge of Google Suite preferred.
• Knowledge of ProSoft HRIS preferred.
• HRCI or SHRM certification as a generalist preferred.
• Experience working in a highly confidential office setting and/or in the school environment preferred.

Compensation Package Includes

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Health, dental, & vision Insurance (individual or family coverage with monthly employee contribution)
• Employer paid life insurance
• 12 Sick, 3 Personal, 1 Personal Holiday, 10 Vacation Days Per Year
• Cumulative sick days
• Vacation carryover & buy back options for unused days
• Academic reimbursement program

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, October 22, 2026 promptly at 4:00 PM

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

In Order To Be Eligible For Employment, The Following Clearances Must Be Furnished And Approved For Hire At Time Of Job Offer

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34)
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record (Act 114)

The following additional trainings and forms are required upon hire:

• Act 126 Child/Student Abuse Recognition and Reporting
• Arrest or Conviction Form (PDE 6004) (Act 24)
• School Personnel Health Record (Physical with TB Test)
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Information (Act 168)

Mt. Lebanon School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer