Coordinator For Employee Benefits

La Joya Independent School District; La Joya (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

La Joya Independent School District is seeking a detail-oriented Employee Benefits Coordinator to support the district’s benefits programs. You will manage benefits enrollment, maintain records, and liaise with insurance providers to ensure accurate deductions and timely reporting.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, and experience in health insurance data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and/or Education; Master’s preferred.
• Strong organizational and management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Workspace; experience with ERP LINQ is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive employee benefits strategies aligned with the district’s objectives.
• Oversee administration of benefits programs including dental, vision, life, retirement, and other voluntary benefits.
• Oversee self-funded health insurance plan administration and annual enrollment process.
• Coordinate benefits-related reporting and ensure compliance with policies and laws.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking / prioritization

Problem-solving

Attention to confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and/or Education

Master’s Degree in Business Administration and/or Education (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Workspace

ERP LINQ

Adobe Acrobat

Excel trackers

Job description

Coordinator For Employee Benefits

La Joya Independent School District Business, Finance, & Administrative Services - La Joya, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5949238

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Employee Benefits Coordinator Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director for Payroll Pay Grade: PG4

Dept./School: Business, Finance & Administrative Services Initiated Date: August 11, 2026

WHO WE ARE

La Joya Independent School District (ISD) is committed to excellence for students and our community. We have a strong, 100-year, legacy in the Rio Grande Valley. The district’s vision - Educational Excellence: The Right of Every Student - conveys our urgent focus on students.

Our work is rooted in five district priorities, which require collaboration and deep commitment to supporting one another as we serve the community.

• 1. Customer Service
• 2. Trust & Transparency
• 3. High-Quality Instruction
• 4. Excellence in Leadership
• 5. Integrity & Accountability

We are focused on ensuring every student in La Joya ISD has access to high-quality, best-fit schools as we work to improve from a B-district to an A-rated district. We serve more than 22,000 students in more than 30 schools and span six municipalities, covering more than 220 square miles.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a detail-oriented, service-minded, and highly organized Employee Benefits Coordinator who is committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of employee benefits, excellent communication skills, and a genuine desire to help employees understand and make the most of their benefits.

The successful candidate will be someone who can confidently manage sensitive and confidential information, navigate multiple priorities, and provide accurate and timely assistance in a fast-paced public school district environment. This individual should be comfortable working with employees at all levels, collaborating with insurance carriers and benefits providers, and ensuring benefit programs are administered in accordance with district policies and applicable laws and regulations.

We are seeking a professional who is approachable, dependable, proactive, and solutions-oriented and someone who takes pride in providing exceptional customer service while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

WHY LA JOYA ISD

You will be joining a district that is building on a legacy of achievement while rapidly improving and creating systems to reach new heights for student outcomes and improving the District's overall operational efficiency and effectiveness. You will receive intentional, targeted support in your essential role in serving the Business, Finance and Administrative Services Department of the District. We are also a district focused on continuous improvement and rigorous analysis of the policies and procedures we have in place to ensure that the financial and business operations of the District are transparent to the public and in keeping with generally accepted accounting principles.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and/or Education
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration and/or Education (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Strong Organizational and management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient in Google Workspace
• Ability to analyze health insurance data
• Ability to create, maintain, manage and collaborate documents, spreadsheet, presentations. electronic records and shared drives
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Experience using insurance, benefits or HR software platforms preferred
• Experience using ERP LINQ systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Work, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience using Excel trackers
• Experience in preparing the annual 720 Excise Tax report and filing the IRS
• Preparing and Assisting CMS Medicare reporting
• Administering COBRA requirements
• Experience in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) filing and reporting to the IRS and employees

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in group health and voluntary insurance plans
• Coordinating employee benefits, including voluntary products
• Coordination of the District’s Health Insurance Program Open Enrollment
• Coordination of the District’s Cafeteria Plan
• Assisting District Employees with insurance claims
• Addressing inquiries related to the Health Insurance Program
• Preparing, verifying and maintaining posting of all deductions and benefits
• Coordinate premium reconciliation processes for all insurance products
• Supervising Employee Benefits staff
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Experience using insurance, benefits or HR software platforms preferred
• Experience using ERP LINQ systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Work, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience using Excel trackers
• Experience in preparing the annual 720 Excise Tax report and filing the IRS
• Preparing and Assisting CMS Medicare reporting
• Administering COBRA requirements
• Experience in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) filing and reporting to the IRS and employees

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Benefits Administration

• 1. Develop and implement comprehensive employee benefits strategies that align with the district’s objectives and strategic plan and support competitiveness with surrounding school districts.
• 2. Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including dental, vision, life, disability, cancer, retirement, and other voluntary benefits.
• 3. Oversee the administration of the district’s self-funded health insurance plan.
• 4. Oversee the annual benefits enrollment process, ensuring employees receive sufficient information before enrollment to make informed decisions.
• 5. Oversee the annual benefits enrollment process, ensuring employees receive sufficient information before enrollment