HrBenefits Coordinator

HR/Benefits Coordinator

Specialized Knowledge:
Human Resources software such as MUNIS Frontline Absence Management and School Spring/PowerSchool preferred
Unified Talents Talent Ed Applicant Tracking and Records experience preferred
Technology skills including Google Workspace (including Documents Sheets Presentations etc.) and Word and Excel required
Ability to analyze processes for automation and initiate improvements

Preferred Experience:
Minimum of five years experience of successful Human Resources or School
Business Office work preferably in a public school system
Experience working with various bargaining units as well as non-union employees
Experience resolving complex human resource issues across a range of topics
Experience collaborating with the Central Office Administration in
support of District staff and initiatives
Ability to multi-task a variety of employee issues simultaneously
Work with the Central Administration Team and initiate processes that streamline and improve HR tasks
Willingness to troubleshoot with various software technical support departments on software questions/issues

Other Qualifications:
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all school departments
High level of confidentiality and sound judgment in decision-making
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
Ability to initiate department improvements and find solutions to problems
Ability to think strategically and be inquisitive to find new/better processes
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprints certifications

Essential Functions of the job:
Post jobs send contracts onboard new employees and maintain electronic records via (School Spring/TalentEd Applicant Tracking and Records)
On-board new employees into Payroll System
Process SAFIS and CORI background checks
Maintain employee files both electronically and hard copy
Submit insurance enrollments
Complete insurance opt-out recording and reporting
Oversee annual health and benefits open enrollment
Assist with processing verifications of employment

Complete all tasks related to retiring and resigning staff (answering
questions informing all department staff completing termination paperwork and subsequently ensuring posting for positions are submitted by principals/department directors)
Maintain employee accruals (sick vacation and personal time) and assist with annual accrual maintenance
Oversee and answer questions regarding Frontline Absence Management in concert with Central Administration
Communicate with staff and manage paperwork for FMLA leaves
Process employee change of status forms (staff leaving name changes FTE changes school transfers etc.)
Respond to employee phone calls and emails regarding benefits time off accruals and all human resources related questions
Assist Payroll Specialist as needed
Any additional tasks that may be assigned by the Central Administration

Employment Terms:

Work year of 12 months.

Salary commensurate with knowledge and experience: $85000-$95000

Salary benefits and hours as specified in individual contracts negotiated with the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District.

Required Experience:

IC