¾nefits Specialist I

Overview As part of the Human Resources team, the Benefits Specialist I completes the functions relating to employee benefit programs including health, dental, disability, retirement, flexible spending, wellness, voluntary and life insurance benefits. Responsibilities Coordinate with HCS clinics and School Health for employee wellness, vaccine, and other wellbeing events for employees. Administer wellbeing program. Provide guidance on employee benefits-related questions, research and resolve benefits issues, partnering with appropriate management on escalated matters. Assist with the open enrollment process, including data entry and assist employees with benefit enrollment and changes. Assists with Leave of Absence administration. Assist new hire orientation. Ensure compliance and fulfill requirements of ACA, HIPPA, and FMLA regulations. Performs accurate, timely updates and maintenance of employee benefits enrollment to include new hires, terminations, class and compensations changes, open enrollment, and other required changes into HRIS and vendor portals. Develop and maintain strong relationships with benefit providers, brokers, and consultants. Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute employee benefits programs. Processes a variety of benefits documentation associated with department operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures. Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, school officials, the public, state/federal agencies, outside organizations, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Works collaboratively with administration, principals, secretaries, staff, and other stakeholders. Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, processing incoming/outgoing mail, or coordinating department social functions. Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed. Attends work as scheduled and arrives to work on time. Maintains confidentiality. Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law and Code of Professional Conduct as defined by Board Policy 5.6011. Use computers and other technology to enter and access information related to essential job functions. Performs other duties as assigned. Attends meetings and training as required. Qualifications Knowledge/Education/Experience: High School Diploma/GED required. College coursework or vocational training in business, bookkeeping, or other related fields preferred. One (1) year related experience is preferred or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Skills/Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Ability to calculate decimals and percentages. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Compensation: Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience. Grade: D Minimum Scale: $36,660 Salary Scale