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Cedar Rapids Community School District is Hiring a Benefits Specialist Near Rapids, IA

JobID: 11295

Position Type:
Specialist/Supervisor/Technician/Specialist

Date Posted:
5/16/2023

Location:
ELSC

Date Available:
ASAP

BENEFITS SPECIALIST

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking an experienced Benefits Specialist to carry out the administration and support for all health and welfare benefit programs offered to our employees and retirees.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Oversee daily benefit plan administration of medical, dental, vision, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, long-term disability, life insurance, and the 403(b) savings plans
Ensure compliance with government regulations and programs such as IRS Section 125 pre-tax benefit administration, COBRA, IPERS, HIPAA and ACA
Enter and maintain employee records in the benefits administration system (Employee Navigator)
Calculate and enter employee benefit deductions into the payroll administration system (School ERP Pro powered by Infinite Visions)
Complete regular audits to ensure accuracy of employee benefit deductions
Create benefit materials and presentations for educating employees and retirees of the benefit programs that are offered
Participate in and present at Annual Enrollment and Retirement Planning events
Perform research and calculations to process information related to the voluntary retirement incentive program through board policy
Analyze benefit plans and contribute to strategic planning for future programs

CLASSIFICATION:

Eight (8) hours per day with cyclical overtime

Twelve (12) months per year

Salaried position-salary commensurate with experience

Table B/ Non-Administrative Meet & Confer Group

Salary range $65,000 - $70,000

EMPLOYMENT DATE:

As arranged

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Experience with health, welfare and retirement plan designs and administration
Effective communication skills - expertise in written and verbal communication utilizing correct grammar
Considerable knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements with relation to employee benefit plan administration (IRS rules, HIPAA, COBRA and ACA)
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proven expertise at working independently under pressure to manage workload alongside several complex projects while meeting deadlines
Documented experience in a leadership role as well as being an effective team member with exceptional customer service skills

Successful experience managing confidential information

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or Accounting

is preferred or equivalent experience in a related field

3 or more years of experience with administration of employee benefit

programs required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, reports, regulations, etc. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to administrators, colleagues, parents, students and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Ability to use spreadsheets and reporting documents that assist with the computation of data.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret and implement a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, community members, staff and students. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk and hear. The employee will frequently use hands and fingers to type/word process, file documents, manipulate papers, and use a copying machine. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as office materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is often quiet but may become loud in large group settings. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that will require the employee arrive and leave as directed and may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. workday. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will be required to work occasionally in outdoor environments.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Cedar Rapids Community School district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at 319-558-2747.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$65k-79k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/18/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

05/16/2024

WEBSITE

crschools.us

HEADQUARTERS

Cedar Rapids, IA

SIZE

500 - 1,000

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