HR Benefits Specialist — Public Schools

Newton Public Schools (MA); Newton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools is seeking a Benefits Specialist to administer benefits for active and retired employees, collaborating with HR and district teams. The role supports onboarding, recruitment, diversity, staffing, and other HR functions, ensuring accuracy of enrollments, deductions, and reports.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree with 2–5 years HR experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of two to five years HR experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates outstanding employee relations skills.
• High level of initiative and collaboration.
• Attention to detail at macro and micro levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to employees, administration, and retirees via phone, emails, and in-person in a timely manner.
• Administer all aspects of offered benefits to active employees and retirees including changes, enrollments, and terminations.
• Work closely with the City of Newton HR Office during Open Enrollment and ensure policy compliance.
• Ensure announcements and documentation regarding benefits are produced and distributed timely.
• Ensure deduction rates are accurate and updated in HRIS and MTRS systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Employee relations

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Organization

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree in HR or HR certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

HRIS systems

Excel

Job description

Newton Public Schools is seeking a Benefits Specialist to administer benefits for active and retired employees, collaborating with HR and district teams. The role supports onboarding, recruitment, diversity, staffing, and other HR functions, ensuring accuracy of enrollments, deductions, and reports.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree with 2–5 years HR experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.