Education Benefits Strategist (Public Schools)

Pendergast Elementary School District; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Pendergast Elementary School District is seeking a Benefits Specialist to manage and coordinate the district's employee benefits program. The role includes counseling staff on medical, dental, life, disability, and retirement plans, and overseeing enrollment and claim processes.

The position is 12-month, exempt, and reports to the Chief Talent Officer in Talent Management. Immediate starting date with salary on an exempt schedule will apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in administering employee benefits programs and counseling employees on benefits options.
• Ability to interpret and explain benefit policies, laws, and regulations to staff.
• Strong detail orientation and recordkeeping for enrollment and eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Administers insurance benefit plans, determines eligibility and contribution levels for enrollment.
• Advises employees on benefit policies, procedures and applicable laws.
• Develops changes in benefit policies and enrollment forms to facilitate processes.
• Oversees District 403(b), 457 Deferred Comp and Roth After Tax plans; monitors participation and distributions.
• Maintains plan census and educates employees on enrollment systems and log-ins.
• Conducts individual and group benefit orientations for enrollment guidance.
• Communicates with employees and supervisors about benefits and COBRA/HIPAA compliance.
• Prepares payroll deductions and enrollment materials; processes leave and tax-sheltered annuity forms.

Skills

Benefits administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Pendergast Elementary School District is seeking a Benefits Specialist to manage and coordinate the district's employee benefits program. The role includes counseling staff on medical, dental, life, disability, and retirement plans, and overseeing enrollment and claim processes.

The position is 12-month, exempt, and reports to the Chief Talent Officer in Talent Management. Immediate starting date with salary on an exempt schedule will apply.