Benefits Director - District Wellness & HR Compliance

Buffalo Public Schools; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 104.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Buffalo Public Schools in Buffalo, NY seeks a Benefits Manager (Board of Education) to lead the district's comprehensive employee and retiree benefits programs, including health, life and related coverage.

This exempt role oversees open enrollment, risk management, and coordination with brokers, vendors and NYS agencies, with supervision of the benefits staff. Civil Service residency applies and the position reports to the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources.

Formación

• Oversee coordination and administration of employee and retiree benefits programs.
• Supervise risk management functions.
• Communicate with employees, retirees, vendors and NYS agencies.
• Open enrollment annually for medical insurance changes.
• Ensure compliance with NYS and Federal regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide oversight and direction for employee and retiree benefits programs.
• Act as liaison to NYS Workers’ Compensation Board and Social Security and other agencies.
• Resolve benefit-related disputes regarding policy, eligibility, and fringe benefits.
• Open enrollment coordination with brokers and vendors.
• Review and analyze bids for health benefits and select brokers and carriers.
• Design, plan and coordinate health, life, dental, and other benefits.
• Audit benefit plans bi-monthly and quarterly.
• Monitor industry trends and advise on changes and mandates.
• Develop and install approved benefit policies and supervise administration.
• Lead wellness initiatives and monitor related data.

Conocimientos

Benefits management

HR administration

Policy interpretation

Vendor coordination

Descripción del empleo

Buffalo Public Schools in Buffalo, NY seeks a Benefits Manager (Board of Education) to lead the district's comprehensive employee and retiree benefits programs, including health, life and related coverage.

This exempt role oversees open enrollment, risk management, and coordination with brokers, vendors and NYS agencies, with supervision of the benefits staff. Civil Service residency applies and the position reports to the Associate Superintendent of Human Resources.