Education Benefits Specialist - Open Enrollment & HR Support

Newton Public Schools; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools is seeking a Human Resources Benefits Specialist to administer benefits for active and retired employees and support HR operations at the Ed Center in Newton, MA.

The role involves benefits administration, data analysis, open enrollment coordination, and collaboration with the HR team and unions. Bachelor's degree and HR experience required; Master’s preferred. Eligible for benefits and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• 2–5 years HR experience.
• Excellent communication and employee relations skills.
• Strong data analysis, confidentiality and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with benefits administration and open enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Administer benefits for active employees and retirees.
• Coordinate open enrollment and ensure policy compliance.
• Provide customer service to employees and retirees.
• Maintain benefit deductions and HRIS data accuracy.
• Support onboarding, recruitment and other HR duties.

Skills

HR knowledge and experience

Communication skills

Employee relations

Confidentiality

Data analysis

Open enrollment coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

HRIS systems

Job description

Newton Public Schools is seeking a Human Resources Benefits Specialist to administer benefits for active and retired employees and support HR operations at the Ed Center in Newton, MA.

The role involves benefits administration, data analysis, open enrollment coordination, and collaboration with the HR team and unions. Bachelor's degree and HR experience required; Master’s preferred. Eligible for benefits and a collaborative work environment.