Comal Independent School District · 16 hours ago
Employee Benefits Coordinator
Comal Independent School District is seeking an Employee Benefits Coordinator to oversee the district’s employee benefits program. The role involves managing employee benefits inquiries, processing changes, conducting orientations, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the administration of the employee benefits programs such as group health insurance, dental, vision, life, disability, cancer, and medical/dependent care reimbursement
Handle all employee benefit inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, and courteous resolution. Act as liaison between employees and the insurance carrier’s claims office
Process all employee benefits changes (new hires, terminations, qualifying events) within required time limits to meet payroll deadlines
Report qualifying events to our third-party administrator to ensure that employees receive timely notice under the requirements of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Resolve administrative problems with insurance carrier representatives
Conduct benefit orientations for all new eligible employees. Assist with additional components of new employee orientation, as needed
Work closely with our District’s plan administrator on the renewal of the medical and supplemental insurance(s)
Oversee and manage the annual benefits open enrollment process. Ensure that open enrollment calendar events are communicated to all District eligible employees
Reconcile monthly benefit billing to ensure accuracy of enrollments/premiums
Collaborate with the Payroll Dept to ensure appropriate use and access to applicable leave and insurance benefits
Work closely with Campus / Department / HR Administrators on issues concerning medical certifications, restrictive work duty, and excessive absences. In-person presence on campus as needed
Assist with leaves and absences (FMLA, TDL) and absences due to a work-related injury or illness
Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department records
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, education, or equivalent
Minimum two years successful administrative experience in public school benefits administration
Personal cell phone required to handle district related business, including after hours, or when away from the office on district business
Knowledge of benefits practices
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to analyze and interpret data and statistics
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
Group health insurance
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Cancer
Medical/dependent care reimbursement
Company
Comal Independent School District
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