Benefits Specialist (Temporary)

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary position

Job summary

Crystal Lake School District 47 seeks a Temporary Benefits Specialist to administer employee benefit programs, including insurance information maintenance, COBRA, and wellness initiatives. The role handles billing, inquiries, and education on plan options while aligning with district regulations.

The position supports the Human Resources Department and works with district teams to ensure accurate deductions and benefits, with duties spanning annual enrollment, vendor coordination, and benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two or more years experience with insurance preferred.
• Data entry and proficiency with several software programs, including Google Suite.
• Excellent customer service skills and positive attitude required.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and decision-making skills expected.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise employees and retirees regarding all insurance benefits.
• Conduct pre-retirement benefits counseling for retirees.
• Coordinate annual Open Enrollment and other insurance meetings.
• Counsel employees regarding changes to their insurance benefits due to life events.
• Act as liaison between insurance vendors, Benefits Administration software, and employees.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Skyward

Google Suite

Benefits software

Job description

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Temporary Benefits Specialist. This position is 2-3 months though the exact end date is currently undetermined and dependent on emerging benefits business needs.

This position is responsible for administering employee benefit programs including maintenance of information in insurance system, billing and payments, COBRA, and long-term disabilities. Timely answering of insurance inquiries, successfully working with insurance vendors, educating employees on their insurance benefits, staying abreast of insurance plan options, cost-cutting measures, and current insurance issues and laws, and organizing district health and wellness initiatives.

Duties And 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
• Facilitate district-wide flu shot clinic
• 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 And Experience (preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree
• Two or more years experience with insurance
• Data entry, advanced technical skills with the ability to master various software programs, proficient with Google suite
• Excellent customer service skills and positive attitude
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrate effectiveness in working independently and within a team environment
• Ability to maintain accurate and thorough records
• Experience with Skyward
• Confidentiality and professionalism

Essential Functions

• Requires sitting, standing, bending, walking, and extensive phone use
• High level of flexibility, concentration, and confidentiality
• Flexibility in schedule to ensure coverage of department needs

Hourly Rate: $35/hr. plus experience considered. Full-tine temporary position eligible for paid time off benefits and medical insurance benefits.