Benefits Specialist — Open Enrollment & HRIS Expert

Wifca; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Madison Metropolitan School District is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage active employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, and long-term care benefits. The role requires accuracy, strong customer service, and detail orientation, with supervision by the Benefits Manager in HR.

You'll educate employees, administer enrollment, process premium changes, assist with COBRA and regulatory compliance, and maintain data integrity across

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal laws related to employee benefits (HIPAA, COBRA, ACA).
• Experience in benefits administration and enrollments.
• Ability to analyze data and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, and long-term care benefits.
• Educate employees and retirees; respond to benefit inquiries.
• Process enrollments, life events, and premium adjustments.

Skills

HRIS knowledge

Benefits knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

SHRM-CP/PHR/CEBS certification

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Madison Metropolitan School District is seeking a Benefits Administrator to manage active employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, and long-term care benefits. The role requires accuracy, strong customer service, and detail orientation, with supervision by the Benefits Manager in HR.

You'll educate employees, administer enrollment, process premium changes, assist with COBRA and regulatory compliance, and maintain data integrity across