Benefits Specialist – Open Enrollment & Wellness

Orland School District 135; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Orland School District 135 is seeking a confidential Benefits Manager to oversee all employee benefits across the district. The role will coordinate medical, dental, vision, life, workers’ comp, leaves of absence, and flexible spending options.

Responsibilities include annual open enrollment, COBRA administration, and liaison with providers. The candidate must ensure HIPAA compliance, manage confidential data, and support district employees with benefits inquiries.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA privacy rules.

Responsibilities

• Administers employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, life, 403(b)).
• Oversees wellness benefits and annual open enrollment for the district.
• Administers COBRA and coordinates with providers and third parties.
• Processes benefits-related invoices and prepares 1095-C forms.
• Provides benefits orientations and assists employees with self-enrollment.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Independent work

Prioritization

Professional conduct

Confidentiality

Tools

MS Office Suite

Gmail

Tyler School ERP Pro

GCN

Job description

Orland School District 135 is seeking a confidential Benefits Manager to oversee all employee benefits across the district. The role will coordinate medical, dental, vision, life, workers’ comp, leaves of absence, and flexible spending options.

Responsibilities include annual open enrollment, COBRA administration, and liaison with providers. The candidate must ensure HIPAA compliance, manage confidential data, and support district employees with benefits inquiries.