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A dynamic and engaging Benefits Coordinator is sought to join the Executive Office of Education. This role involves managing benefits, leaves, and HR projects while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, organization, and customer service, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
The Education Secretariat is committed to equity and valuing the unique and diverse characteristics and experiences of every member of its workforce. We encourage an authentic workplace where colleagues show up as their whole selves, and collaboration, innovation, and connections are key to realizing our mission that all children, youth, and families thrive socially, academically, and economically. We seek teammates who are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is valued and engaged. We encourage you to apply and identify your strengths in these areas.
We are currently working under a hybrid work schedule requiring some in office days each week.
EOE, Benefits Coordinator
The Executive Office of Education, Human Resources team seeks a dynamic, engaging, experienced Benefits Coordinator to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a background in leading benefits, leaves (both FMLA and PFML), ADA requests, workers' compensation, and other related HR projects. This role serves as a primary point of contact for our agencies within the Secretariat. It includes The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), The Department of Higher Education (DHE), the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), and the Children’s Trust (CT), as well as the Executive Office of Education (EOE).
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Questions regarding this position or the application process should be directed to Dawn.E.DeRoche@mass.gov
Preferred Qualifications:
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*
II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience.*
III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*
*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
NOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.