Mesa Public Schools · 6 hours ago
Employee Benefits Specialist - Benefits
Mesa, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.76/hr - $20.76/hrMesa Public Schools is recognized as one of the Best Employers in Arizona and is seeking an Employee Benefits Specialist. The role involves responding to inquiries about benefits coverage, ensuring accurate payroll deductions, and resolving claims disputes while maintaining compliance with policies and regulations.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Responds to inquiries from district personnel and COBRA participants regarding coverage, elections and deductions in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and regulations
Calculates data entry and maintains benefit enrollment and payroll deductions on personnel payroll database and external benefit management information systems
Reviews ePARs to ensure that eligibility and coverage is reflected accurately in the Benefits system
Reviews and approves benefits changes and elections in Benefits system
Reviews benefits deductions and enrollment data from uploads to ensure accuracy
Reconciles payroll deductions to ensure accuracy and completeness
Maintains and tracks COBRA enrollments and elections and ensures that elections are accurately transmitted to vendors
Communicate with providers to resolve service issues; coordinate various types of claims, waivers and notices
Communicates benefit option and enrollment requirements to employees
Maintains communication with other departments in administration of payroll deductions/payments for services by vendor providers
Compiles documentation (i.e. doctor’s statements, death certificates, enrollment verification forms, etc.)
Completes and submits long-term disability packets once employees are eligible for benefits, to include forms for vendor and waiver of life data
Reconciles ASRS Reports to make certain that eligible retirees receive the correct subsidy amount, and completes and submits reimbursement forms for retired spouses eligible for premium subsidy, to include calculation of premium amounts
Compiles information for use in compliance with established guidelines
Monitors leaves of absence to determine benefits eligibility and the collection of premium payments
Collects premium and past due payments from COBRA participants and employees
Provides support for wellness programs, leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, and ADA-related inquiries as needed
Assists in generating reports, summaries, or data tracking related to benefits, wellness, leave usage, or compliance
Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
Interprets and follows policies, regulations, and/or state and federal legal requirements
Develops and implements streamlined processes to enhance efficiency, reduce redundancy, and improve service delivery
Collaborates with administrators to identify and implement improvements in operations and service effectiveness
Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills
Maintains positive and professional relationships with stakeholders, emphasizing high-quality customer service
Demonstrates a high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion
Demonstrates adaptability and openness to innovation and change
Ability to organize, to prioritize and to meet deadlines with accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
Ability to perform high-volume detailed work; to independently make sound fact-based decisions for daily tasks; to maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district personnel, COBRA participants, and outside agencies
Ability to operate standard office equipment; knowledge of standard clerical procedures
Qualification
Required
High School education or equivalent required
Proficient in using basic software applications including Word, Excel, Google Suite, etc
Benefits experience to include knowledge and understanding of benefits practices, regulatory requirements and terminology
Some knowledge and experience with mainframe computers, job related software applications, and query experience
Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to organize, to prioritize and to meet deadlines with accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
Ability to perform high-volume detailed work; to independently make sound fact-based decisions for daily tasks; to maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and to establish and to maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with district personnel, COBRA participants, and outside agencies
Ability to operate standard office equipment; knowledge of standard clerical procedures
Above average proficiency in typing, data entry, and 10-key by touch with accuracy; above average test battery; high math aptitude; skill in performing detailed numerical computations
Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, Email, etc.); basic knowledge and experience with mainframe computers and job-related software applications; query experience helpful
Demonstrates a high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion
Demonstrates adaptability and openness to innovation and change
Benefits
Vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System
Health
Life insurance
Performance Pay: Available annually
Company
Mesa Public Schools
Mesa Public Schools is the largest school district in Arizona, serving students in preschool through 12th grade.
Founded in 1946
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Sanders
Chief Technology Officer
Daniel O'Brien
Chief Finacianl Officer
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