District Benefits & HR Specialist

HOUSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; Houston (MN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Other employee benefits

Job summary

Houston Public Schools is seeking a District Office Support Associate (Benefits Specialist) to coordinate employee benefits and provide HR, payroll, compliance, and admin support for the District Office.

The role oversees health insurance renewals, retirement calculations, regulatory reporting, licensure tracking, and staff recognition programs, while delivering confidential customer service to staff, retirees, families, and the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets, databases, and office software applications.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive employee benefits district-wide and serve as the primary contact.
• Administer annual Health Insurance Renewals and open enrollment communications.
• Manage 403(b) match tracking and coordination with payroll.
• Administer tuition reimbursement applications and processing.
• Administer Frontline Absence Management and track employee leave.
• Set up and monitor development courses in Vector Training for staff.
• Coordinate staff recognition programs and distribution of staff passes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or post-secondary training in HR / Business / Accounting / Office Admin

Job description

Houston Public Schools is seeking a District Office Support Associate (Benefits Specialist) to coordinate employee benefits and provide HR, payroll, compliance, and admin support for the District Office.

The role oversees health insurance renewals, retirement calculations, regulatory reporting, licensure tracking, and staff recognition programs, while delivering confidential customer service to staff, retirees, families, and the community.