Benefits & Leave Specialist - Transforming School HR

Dorchester County Public Schools; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester County Public Schools seeks a dedicated Human Resources Benefits and Leave Specialist to lead the district’s benefits programs for active staff and retirees. You will manage enrollments, questions, and communications across carriers and vendors.

The role also covers leave administration, FMLA, ADA coordination, COBRA, and retirement-related benefits, ensuring compliance with district policies and state regulations. Immediate start in Cambridge, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Progressively responsible experience in benefits administration, leave management, insurance, or related HR operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, workers’ comp, unemployment insurance, and benefits regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and track benefits for active employees and retirees across health, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending.
• Coordinate enrollments, life events, eligibility changes, and supplier communications; verify data accuracy across HRIS and vendor platforms.
• Serve as primary contact for benefit questions, claims concerns, and enrollment guidance; support new-hire benefits communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin

Retirement Coordinator Certification (MSRP)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

HRIS

Payroll systems

Benefits enrollment systems

Job description

Dorchester County Public Schools seeks a dedicated Human Resources Benefits and Leave Specialist to lead the district’s benefits programs for active staff and retirees. You will manage enrollments, questions, and communications across carriers and vendors.

The role also covers leave administration, FMLA, ADA coordination, COBRA, and retirement-related benefits, ensuring compliance with district policies and state regulations. Immediate start in Cambridge, MD.