Employee Benefits Specialist (1.0 FTE) S552SY2627

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:

GENERAL DUTIES:

Serves as the Districts 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 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:

• Bachelors 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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