Strategic Benefits & Retirement Services Lead

Hazelwood School District; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Hazelwood School District is seeking a Benefits and Retirement Services Coordinator to lead benefit operations for medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, and retirement programs including 403(b) and 457(b). This role will coordinate with carriers, manage self-funded plans, ensure ACA compliance, and oversee COBRA and workers' compensation processes.

The position emphasizes training and communication across district departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree, preferred in Human Resources, Business, or allied field.
• Five to seven years’ experience in Benefits Administration and/or HR in a school or similar setting.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant State and Federal laws.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to train and present to groups.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee benefit and medical leave programs per carrier contracts.
• Support retiree insurance programs including enrollment and premium payment.
• Reconcile and report benefits including 403b/457, health, dental, vision, and workers' comp.
• Ensure ACA compliance and accurate tracking of employee hours.
• Train and support employees and retirees on benefit options.
• Maintain benefit communications and annual enrollment materials.
• Oversee COBRA, sick bank, and return-to-work processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

Hazelwood School District is seeking a Benefits and Retirement Services Coordinator to lead benefit operations for medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, and retirement programs including 403(b) and 457(b). This role will coordinate with carriers, manage self-funded plans, ensure ACA compliance, and oversee COBRA and workers' compensation processes.

The position emphasizes training and communication across district departments.