Human Resources Benefits Clerk PGDTA 35 Hours

POSITION NOTES: 35 hours per week

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources Department

REPORTS TO: District Principal Human Resources / Human Resources Advisor

SUMMARY:
With minimal direction the Human Resources Benefits Clerk is responsible for the processing of employee benefits plans. This position will also provide backup and training for all District benefit plans. The incumbent also performs data entry and clerical duties in the Human Resources Department and works cooperatively with other employees students and the public.

DUTIES:

• Ensures that all employees eligible for benefits/pension are signed up or waived and all coverage codes are consistent with eligibility rules.
• Provides liaison with various benefit carriers on routine matters.
• Follows up on reconciliations on benefit accounts working closely with the accounting department staff.
• Completes payroll input documentation and maintains correspondence related to leaves of absence for all staff ensuring that rates and payments are current.
• Compiles and prepares reports and information and serves on committees as appointed.
• Provides ongoing clerical support as required.
• Trains new Human Resources Benefits clerks as required.
• Provides back-up for Human Resources dispatchers as required.
• Types duplicates sorts collates and staples materials.
• Lifts and moves office and paper supplies.
• Performs other clerical or emergent duties.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE ABILITY SKILLS (Human Resources Benefit Clerk)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proof of completion of two years relevant post secondary coursework including training and coursework in compensation and benefits; including secretarial school training or equivalent; (equivalent to 60 credits).
• Intermediate level Accounting 151 and 152 or equivalent.
• Two years of specific experience to Benefits Administration.
• Keyboarding skills of 60 words per minute.
• Intermediate level word processing skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of database and spreadsheet computer functions.
• Knowledge of Business English punctuation spelling and Business Math.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to use courtesy and tact in the explanation of and discussion of information in contacts with carriers public parents staff and students.
• Ability to perform individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan schedule work and organize the workload effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to work with constant interruptions.
• Ability to maintain close attention to detail for periods of sustained duration and to meet deadlines.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Computer photocopier telephone paper shredder answering machines calculator and other office related equipment.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Sufficient vision to operate computer.
• Fundamental ability to operate office equipment.
• Manual dexterity.

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