Assistant Director of Benefits and HR Information Systems

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This position is open until filled with the first review of applicants occurring on May 1 2026.

Job Summary:This position plans and directs the implementation and administration of benefits and retirement programs and provides management for the school districts Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved.

1. Oversee the daily operations of benefits administration and HRIS functions to ensure accuracy timeliness and compliance with district procedures collective bargaining agreements and applicable state and federal laws.
2. Supervise HR data management staff including assigning work monitoring performance providing training and support and participating in evaluation processes in coordination with the Director of Human Resources.
3. Ensure the integrity of employee data within HRIS for payroll processing state reporting and personnel records; implement and monitor data validation and auditing processes.
4. Coordinate closely with Payroll Accounting and other departments to ensure accurate and timely data flow and resolve system or data-related issues.
5. Administer the Districts employee benefits programs including medical dental vision life disability and retirement plans ensuring compliance with SEBB requirements and established District procedures.
6. Manage benefits enrollment processes and communications to staff; ensure timely and accurate dissemination of information regarding benefit options and changes.
7. Oversee workers compensation processes in coordination with third-party administrators; support return-to-work processes and documentation.
8. Interpret and apply established district policies procedures and collective bargaining agreements as they relate to benefits HRIS and employee records; elevate complex or precedent-setting issues to the Director of Human Resources.
9. Ensure preparation and submission of required reports including state reporting (e.g. S-275) in compliance with established timelines and requirements.
10. Maintain personnel records and ensure compliance with recordkeeping requirements.
11. Monitor changes in applicable laws regulations and reporting requirements; support implementation of necessary procedural updates.
12. Provide technical guidance and support to staff regarding benefits HRIS processes and related topics; resolve issues within scope and escalate as appropriate.
13. Participate in internal and cross-departmental planning related to HR systems and benefits administration.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Director of Human Resources. Supervises Benefits and Retirement Analyst Benefits and Workers Compensation Specialist HR Data Analysts and HR Reporting and Data Analyst.

Working Conditions: Required to meet inflexible deadlines; required to deal with distraught or angry people; requires substantial visual concentration; requires occasional prolonged exposure to visual display terminal.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in business administration human resource management accounting or related field and four years of increasingly responsible experience with benefits management and HR information systems in a large and complex organization.

Allowable Substitution
Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of employment health and welfare benefits plan administration; knowledge of workers compensation administration; knowledge of federal and state laws in areas of practices; knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision; knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management; knowledge of complex relational databases and operating systems; ability to extract and manipulate data using a variety of tools; ability to operate a personal computer using MS Office with proficiency; ability to plan organize and set priorities; ability to read and interpret complex documents; ability to exercise independent judgment within scope of assignment; ability to communicate complex information in a clear and understandable manner; ability to remain flexible and work effectively under pressure; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public; ability to attend to details identify discrepancies and perform research to resolve problems; ability to communicate effectively in writing using correct grammar spelling and English usage; ability to effectively manage resources and projects.

Salary: 2025-26 NNRAP Administrator Salary Schedule(Level D); placement on the salary schedule will be determined by Human Resources DOE. FLSA Exempt.

Work Year: 12 month position 260 days per year 8.0 hours per day.

Benefits: Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package for eligible positions. Generally you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31).

The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

All offers of employment are contingent uponsatisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board.

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Required Experience:

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