Benefits Specialist

MEMSPA; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time with benefits

Salary commensurate with credentials

Job summary

Muskegon Public Schools in Muskegon, MI, seeks a Benefits Specialist (full time) to join the district's HR team at the Administration Building. The role requires an associate degree in business, strong data management skills (spreadsheets, word processing, data entry), experience with MUNIS preferred, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with excellent organizational and interpersonal abilities.

Salary range $51,156–$71,861; deadline Nov 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a business related field.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing and data entry systems; experience with MUNIS preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Possession of excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities.
• Ability to adapt to constant and diverse changes in daily job responsibilities.
• Willingness to participate in job related training to improve job skills.

Skills

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Willingness to training

Education

Associate’s Degree in business related field

Bachelor’s Degree in business related field

Tools

MUNIS

Job description

Deadline: November 5, 2026
District/Organization: Muskegon Public Schools – Muskegon, MI
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Salary Range: $51,156-$71,861

2026/2027

Position: Benefits Specialist

Classification: Unclassified

Location: Administration Building

Reports to: Human Resources Director and CFO

Deadline to Apply: November 5, 2026

Position Available: November 2026

Required

• Associate’s Degree in a business related field
• Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of spreadsheet, word processing and data entry systems; experience with computerized accounting and recordkeeping systems preferred (MUNIS).
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Possession of excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities.
• Ability to adapt to constant and diverse changes in daily job responsibilities.
• Willingness to participate in job related training to improve job skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field.

Responsibilities:

See attached job description

Salary/Benefits:

Commensurate with credentials and level of experience and in accordance with MPS salary schedule. Full-time with benefit package. Salary Range 51,156-$71,861.