Strategic HR & Benefits Coordinator

Topeka Public Schools; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Topeka Public Schools is seeking an Executive HR & Benefits Specialist to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Human Resources Department. You will be the primary contact for employees, applicants and the public by phone, email and in person, assisting with benefits enrollment and retirement processes while maintaining confidential records.

The role requires handling employee inquiries, preparing correspondence and coordinating HR projects, calendars and meetings to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard office practices, customer service, confidentiality and recordkeeping.
• Familiarity with employee benefits and retirement processes preferred.
• Ability to communicate professionally and organize multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for HR inquiries and direct to appropriate staff.
• Provide administrative support to HR leadership, including preparing documents and presentations.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings and HR projects to ensure timely completion.
• Assist with enrollment, benefit changes, open enrollment and eligibility verification.
• Maintain confidential employee and departmental records in both paper and electronic forms.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Confidentiality

HR processes

Recordkeeping

Education

Associate degree in HR/Business

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Topeka Public Schools is seeking an Executive HR & Benefits Specialist to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Human Resources Department. You will be the primary contact for employees, applicants and the public by phone, email and in person, assisting with benefits enrollment and retirement processes while maintaining confidential records.

The role requires handling employee inquiries, preparing correspondence and coordinating HR projects, calendars and meetings to ensure timely