Benefits And Leave Specialist - Human Resources

Oregon Public Schools Medford , OR 97504

Posted 3 weeks ago

12 month full time Benefits and Leave Specialist position to begin immediately.
This position is open until filled.
Medford SD 549C Job Description

Our Mission: ALL Own Their Present and Future, ALL Are Known and Challenged, ALL Achieve Their Potential, ALL Options are Open and Hopeful

Job Title: Benefits and Leave Specialist
Supervisor: Chief Human Resources Officer
Classification: Confidential
FLSA Status: Exempt
Days: 260

Summary: Under the supervision of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Benefits and Leave Specialist oversees and administers leave requests and administers the District's comprehensive benefits programs. This employee must confidently hold confidential materials and conversations, including those relating to the collective bargaining process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinates and serves as the primary contact for the employee benefits program, including medical, dental, life, vision, retirement, disability, wellness and Section 125 as well as third-party administrators.
Reconciles and verifies monthly statements for all benefit plans and maintains statistical data relative to benefit plans.
Reviews and analyzes workers compensation loss trends, claims experience and impacts to mod rates.
Provides support to the District insurance committee.
Coordinates new employee orientation program.
Coordinates open enrollment and ongoing education related to benefits.
Handles the FMLA and OFLA leave administration process from the employees initial notice of the need for leave to the return to work. This includes gathering and completing all required paperwork, determining leave eligibility, designating leave as OFLA and/or FMLA-qualifying, requesting medical certification as needed, and accounting for intermittent and reduced schedule leave use.
Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work; relays communication between employees and their supervisors during leave within reason.
Advises supervisors and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Oversees the return-to-work process for employees returning from extended FMLA, workers compensation, or other leave(s).
Coordinates the District's workers' compensation program, including facilitating claim submissions and follow-up contacts; reviewing and analyzing claim reports; developing and implementing return-to-work light duty assignments; pursuing subsidy reimbursements; representing the District at hearings; maintaining records and files and assisting with the coordination of safety and training efforts.
Facilitates other leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA.
Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices.
Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws.
Coordinates occupational safety, health, and wellness programs, including accident prevention and safety awareness training; serves on various committees in the area of expertise and coordinates the District wellness program.
Coordinates unemployment compensation claims, including tracking monthly claim filings, reconciling billings, and maintaining statistics and reports.
Maintains programs and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant state and federal regulations.
Helps develop and implement policies, procedures, and objectives for areas of responsibility.
Works as a team player at all levels and demonstrates excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Maintains competency in all position responsibilities.
Complies with all safety and work rules, policies, and procedures.
Assumes additional responsibilities as needed, with little or no supervision.
Provides support to other positions as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
All employees of the Medford School District have responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Associates Degree in Human Resources or a related field or a combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the job's essential functions.

Three years demonstrated benefits or leave coordination experience required. Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, Social Security and DOL requirements.

Interpersonal Skills: Exhibits a high degree of diplomacy in dealing with all stakeholders over the phone and/or in person.

Employees must have the ability to work in a team environment. The employee must interact in a kind, compassionate, and professional manner. Must maintain confidentiality and security at all times. The employee must participate annually in employee education programs and wears appropriate attire within the MSD guidelines.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing fluently in English.

Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish. Ability to respond to expected and complex inquiries or complaints from staff, vendors, students, parents, or community members. Ability to read and interpret complex documents such as budgets, contracts, policies, and legal documents. Ability to write reports and business correspondence professionally.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to use spreadsheets to make complex calculations.

Reasoning Ability: A high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to analyze and problem-solve issues, recommend solutions, and manage tasks/projects to completion is required.

Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure with frequent interruptions to meet deadlines.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient with Microsoft Office suite products including moderate to advanced proficiency with excel.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must regularly sit, use hands for fine manipulation, handle objects, and feel.

The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms and occasionally walk, stand, stoop, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and less frequently lift to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and in accordance with Federal and State legislation, including Title IX, title VIII, ORS 659.150, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or marital status in employment or educational programs.

Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility, a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application by the closing date. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.


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