Benefits & Leave Administrator

Esd113; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a Benefits Administrator to coordinate employee benefits under supervision. The role focuses on retirement, disability, and leave benefits, with responsibilities including new-employee orientations and annual enrollment for insurance plans.

You will maintain benefit material across platforms, manage employee records, and support reporting and compliance efforts. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with Associate or Bachelor's degree

Qualifications

• Experience in benefits administration or related HR functions.
• Ability to administer retirement, disability, and leave benefits.
• Knowledge of enrollment processes and compliance requirements.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
• Administer and coordinate retirement, disability, and leave benefits for employees.
• Conduct new employee payroll/benefits orientations and ensure enrollment and billing accuracy.
• Facilitate annual enrollment for insurance and cafeteria plans.
• Maintain benefits materials across multiple platforms and keep employee records up to date.
• Assist employees with filing disability claims and monitor status.
• Prepare reports using carrier software and spreadsheets.
• Coordinate and process leave, disability, or retirement paperwork.
• Coordinate disability leaves with FMLA and workplace accommodations.
• Collaborate to resolve insurance benefit concerns and related reconciliation issues.
• Assist beneficiaries with death claims and monitor status.
• Complete local, state, or federal surveys and reports accurately.
• Ensure HR systems comply with laws and school board policies.
• Participate in professional development and create an inclusive environment.

Skills

Benefits administration

Payroll coordination

Leave management

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a Benefits Administrator to coordinate employee benefits under supervision. The role focuses on retirement, disability, and leave benefits, with responsibilities including new-employee orientations and annual enrollment for insurance plans.

You will maintain benefit material across platforms, manage employee records, and support reporting and compliance efforts. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with Associate or Bachelor's degree