Gilbert Unified Schools AZ Gilbert , AZ 85233
Posted 6 days ago
Position Type:
Support Staff (Non-Classroom)/Benefits Specialist
Date Posted:
6/24/2024
Location:
Office of Talent Management
Date Available:
07/22/2024
Closing Date:
07/19/2024
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Position Length: 12 Month Long
Job Grade: 115
Hourly Rate: $21.29 and up depending on experience
Hours Per Day: 8
Application Procedure: Apply online
Fingerprint Clearance Card: Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing. Please Click Here.
Benefit Specialist
Purpose Statement
The Benefits Specialist is responsible for assisting with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, voluntary policies, Arizona State Retirement, Worker's Compensation, OSHA, and ACA guidelines.
Essential Functions
Accepts/submits Worker's Compensation/industrial injury reports, ensuring compliance with established regulations.
Ensures the accuracy of data entered into Employee ACA Information to provide the IRS with correct eligibility information.
Manages New Hire eligibility and offer of insurance coverage
Prepares written materials via email regarding disability applications, forms, enrollment changes, etc.
Processes employee qualified life events.
Effectively communicates with district employees.
Assists with the open enrollment process.
Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
Responds to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.
Adheres to deadlines
Creates spreadsheets and documents to perform audits utilizing system data.
Communicates frequently with Supervisor.
Other Functions
Minimum Qualifications
Mental Requirements
Learning Development- Level C Sufficient to read and write technical instruction, understand standardized methods, operate specialized and varied equipment, perform standard mathematical applications. Learning development involves the equivalent of some technical or vocational training beyond high school, often resulting in a certification.
Problem Solving
Physical Requirements
Physical Skill
Physical Effort
Social Requirements
Human Relations Skill- Level B Job requires patience in communication and well-developed verbal skills to exchange technical or complex information with individuals or small, informal groups. skills in establishing harmonious relationships and gaining cooperation are important.
Scope of Contacts
Work Environment
Performance Environment
Physical Working Conditions
Accountability
Level of Accountability
Organizational Impact
Experience, Education, and Certifications
Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Education: Targeted job related education that meets organization's prerequisite requirements.
Certifications/Clearances: Must possess a valid Arizona DPS Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card while employed.
Compensation Details
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Pay Schedule: Hourly
Work Calendar: Support 12 Month Long
Nondiscrimination Statement
Gilbert Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the District's activities and programs. The Gilbert Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
Declaración de Non Discriminacion
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gilbert no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, edad o discapacidad en la admisión a sus programas, servicios o actividades, en el acceso a ellos, en el trato de las personas o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones. La falta de habilidad del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión o participación en actividades y programas del Distrito. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gilbert tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de contratación o empleo.
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