Benefits Specialist: Enrollment, ACA & HR Programs

West Fargo Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Fargo Public Schools seeks a Benefits Specialist to manage district benefits programs, enrollments, and communications with employees and providers at the District Support Center.

The role starts with a salary based on experience, and requires strong knowledge of benefits, payroll, and HR systems. Collaboration with Leave Manager, COBRA, and insurance providers is essential for annual reporting and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business, HR, payroll, or closely related field required.
• Bachelor's degree in business or closely related field preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulations, procedures, and systems related to benefits management preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of payroll rules and processing related to benefits management preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP preferred.
• Experience in a school setting and HR for a large employer preferred.
• Experience with TylerTech – Infinite Visions/SchoolERP Pro preferred.

Responsibilities

• Owns creating benefit enrollment documentation for New Hire Onboarding (NHO). Enrollment documents showcase benefits enrollment information and contain applicable timelines for enrollment.
• Acts as a backup for NHO presentations.
• Owns reconciling and submitting monthly reports and payments for Life and Long-term Disability.
• Partners with Leave Manager on ACA tracking and annual reporting.
• Attends monthly Insurance Committee meetings. Records meeting minutes and attendance to share with applicable audiences.
• Supports the Leave Manager by serving as a back-up for reconciliation, maintenance, and submission of Teacher's Fund for Retirement (TFFR), and North Dakota Public Employee Retirement System (NDPERS) withdrawals, payments, and operation.
• Processes and reconciles name and address changes for HDV, GAP, HSA, and FSA in applicable HR system(s).
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.

Skills

Benefits administration

Communication skills

Confidentiality

English language proficiency

Education

Associate degree in business, HR, payroll, or related

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

TylerTech Infinite Visions/SchoolERP Pro

HR/payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

West Fargo Public Schools seeks a Benefits Specialist to manage district benefits programs, enrollments, and communications with employees and providers at the District Support Center.

The role starts with a salary based on experience, and requires strong knowledge of benefits, payroll, and HR systems. Collaboration with Leave Manager, COBRA, and insurance providers is essential for annual reporting and ongoing support.