Benefits Specialist - Open Enrollment & Wellness Programs

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance benefits

Job summary

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47 is seeking a Benefits Specialist at the CORE Administration Building. The full-time position runs 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and focuses on administering employee benefits and maintaining information in the insurance system.

You will advise employees and retirees on benefits, coordinate open enrollment, process invoices, and work with vendors to keep the benefits website current.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two or more years experience with insurance.
• Data entry and proficiency with various software programs.
• Proficient with Google Suite.
• Excellent customer service and positive attitude.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Experience with Skyward.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Advise employees and retirees regarding all insurance benefits
• Conduct pre-retirement benefits counseling for retirees
• Coordinate annual Open Enrollment and other insurance meetings throughout the year
• Counsel employees regarding changes to their insurance benefits due to a life changing event and process any necessary changes
• Act as a liaison between insurance vendors, Benefits Administration software company and employees to assist in clarification of insurance questions and concerns
• Process monthly billing statements for all insurance vendors
• Participate in district Insurance Committee and recommend cost savings measures to insurance committee members
• Co-coordinate with insurance vendors to keep information current on the employee benefits website
• Ensure compliance with current regulations and requirements
• Maintain positive and collaborative working relationship with all constituents
• Administer long term disability benefits
• Submit COBRA eligibility forms to terminated employees
• Administer district-wide Employee Wellness Program
• Enter and maintain all insurance information in the Benefits Admin system
• Introduce and administer new insurance products when applicable
• Retain accurate and complete employee insurance records
• Act as a contributing member of the Human Resources Department, including event planning
• Work collaboratively with Business Office to ensure deductions and benefits are accurate

Skills

Excellent customer service

Strong organizational skills

Multitasking

Ability to work independently and in a

Data entry

Proficient with Google Suite

Confidentiality

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Skyward

Job description

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47 is seeking a Benefits Specialist at the CORE Administration Building. The full-time position runs 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and focuses on administering employee benefits and maintaining information in the insurance system.

You will advise employees and retirees on benefits, coordinate open enrollment, process invoices, and work with vendors to keep the benefits website current.