About this role
Employee Benefits Specialist | 1.0 FTE | 12 Month Calendar | Business Services Internal and External applicants must submit: Applicant Tracking application, current resume, and 2 current letters of professional reference, and cover letter Hiring Administrator: MaryBeth Puncochar Interview Dates: Round 1-10/20 Round 2-10/23 Round 3-10/27 GENERAL DUTIES: Serves as the District's subject matter expert (SME) for all employee benefits programs. This role provides both expert-level technical oversight of all benefits' functions of research and recommendations regarding employee benefits. Responsibilities encompass the end-to-end oversight of all benefits programs including general oversight to assigned areas of responsibility. Specializing in employee benefits ensuring full compliance with applicable Federal and Oregon state laws, Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS), District Board policies, and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). This position works independently, makes decisions within their area of expertise, and is expected to demonstrate professionalism and support District values.The Employee Benefits Specialist serves as a trusted technical advisor to administrators, principals, supervisors, and employees throughout the District, and partners cross-departmentally with Human Resources, Payroll, and Risk Management to ensure integrated, accurate, and legally defensible benefits administration. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English
• Proficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications, including but not limited to email and systems applications
• Experience in strong organizational systems
• Ability to interpret policies, regulations, and documentation related to employee benefits
• Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred (bilingual is defined as fluency in reading, writing and speaking two languages as determined by District screening tool)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree with preferred emphasis in Human Resources, Business or other related field
• Experience providing mentoring or team leadership, or the demonstrated ability to grow into a supervisory role.
• Experience working within organizations that operate under collective bargaining agreements
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and tracking systems sensitive medical information
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