Insurance & Benefits Specialist

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District is seeking an Insurance & Benefits Specialist to join the M.H. Administration Building in Cypress, Texas. This full-time role starts immediately and offers compensation based on experience.

The position focuses on administering employee benefits programs, educating staff on plan options, and ensuring compliance with ACA, Section 125, COBRA, FMLA, and related regulations. Strong data interpretation and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of administration of employee benefits programs.
• Knowledge of ACA and Section 125 IRS tax regulations.
• Knowledge of COBRA, FMLA and workers' compensation statutes.
• Ability to implement policy and procedures.
• Ability to interpret complex data.
• Critical decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Competency in basic accounting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual ability a plus.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in employee insurance, benefits and payroll procedures.
• Experience in Sungard payroll software and online enrollment systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Become knowledgeable in all aspects of the district's benefits programs.
• Interpret complex healthcare and insurance laws, plan designs including ACA, Section 125 IRS tax regulations, and TRS-ActiveCare.
• Educate and assist employees with all aspects of the benefit programs offered.
• Understand employee qualifying events and make critical decision to whether it meets Section 125 IRS tax regulation.
• Initiate enrollment, benefit changes, and payroll adjustments as required for employee benefits and payroll processing.
• Become proficient in the management of the COBRA and FML employee benefits extension programs and workers compensation claims processing.
• Meet state and federally mandated administrative deadlines for workers' compensation and COBRA, HIPAA, and FML benefit extension programs.
• Work closely with staff from Human Resources, Payroll, and Information Systems Departments to maintain eligibility of employees' benefits and pay during their employment status transitions.
• Perform tasks in a manner which will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of a legally sensitive public entity department.
• Reports and performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Risk Management and Insurance.

Skills

Employee benefits knowledge

Data interpretation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Bilingual (a plus)

Tools

Sungard payroll software

Online enrollment systems

Job description

Insurance & Benefits Specialist

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District M.H. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - Cypress, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $48,178 Per Year

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of administration of employee benefits programs.
• Knowledge of Patent Protection and Affordable Care Act and Section 125 IRS tax regulations.
• Knowledge of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Family andMedical Leave Act (FMLA) and workers' compensation statutes, regulations, and rules.
• Ability to implement policy and procedures.
• Ability to interpret complex data.
• Critical decision-making skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Superior organizational and problem-solving skills
• Competency in basic accounting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Bilingual ability a plus
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in employee insurance, benefits and payroll procedures.
• Experience in Sungard payroll software and online enrollment systems preferred.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

244 days

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Become knowledgeable in all aspects of the district's benefits programs.
• Interpret complex healthcare and insurance laws, plan designs including the PatientProtection and Affordable Care Act, Section 125 IRS tax regulations, and TRS-ActiveCare.
• Educate and assist employees with all aspects of the benefit programs offered.
• Understand employee qualifying events and make critical decision to whether it meets Section 125 IRS tax regulation. This includes advising employees and determining documentation required to support that decision.
• Initiate enrollment, benefit changes, and payroll adjustments as required for employee benefits and payroll processing.
• Become proficient in the management of the COBRA and FML employee benefits extension programs and workers compensation claims processing.
• Meet state and federally mandated administrative deadlines for workers' compensationand COBRA, HIPAA, and FML benefit extension programs.
• Work closely with staff from Human Resources, Payroll, and Information Systems Departments to maintain eligibility of employees' benefits and pay during their employment status transitions.
• Perform tasks in a manner which will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of a legally sensitive public entity department.
• Reports and performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Risk Management and Insurance.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Work with frequent interruptions, and maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions, prolonged use of a computer, and prolonged phone use.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Until filled

Applications will be reviewed.Not all applicants will be interviewed.

Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

Contact Information

• Angela Green , Asst. Director, Risk Management & Insurance
• BUSINESS OFFICE
• Email: [e-mail]

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