MUSKEGON AREA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Human Resources Benefits Coordinator

CLASSIFICATION: Salary

PAYSCALE: Grade O

REPORTS TO: Associate Superintendent of Human Services

SUPERVISES: Not Applicable

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
All candidates must apply online at www.muskegonisd.org/jobs/.

TERMS:
This position is a 260 total paid days position offering full family medical, dental, and vision benefits. Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee. Vacation, personal business days, holidays and sick time paid. Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

SALARY RANGE:
This position is on Grade O, $41620.67-$54807.87 per year. 

GENERAL JOB FUNCTION:

The Human Resources Benefits Coordinator administers all employee benefit enrollments, status changes, benefit terminations, and performs ongoing benefit administration functions as well as other functions within the department. This position works with all MAISD departmental staff to maximize the efficiency of the Human Resources department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate's Degree or higher in Human Resources Management, Accounting, or a related area of study.
2. Experience with employee benefits such as healthcare benefits, ancillary benefits, worker’s compensation, unemployment, and other human resource benefit operations.
3.  Demonstrated proficiency with a variety of spreadsheet, word processing and data entry systems; experience with computerized accounting and recordkeeping systems.
4. Evidence of organizational efficiency and effective communication skills.
5. No physical or mental restrictions that would, with reasonable accommodation, prevent performance of the essential job functions and responsibilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience with Human Resources Information Systems and Payroll Systems.
2. At least two years successful experience with benefit management in a human service agency work environment.
3. Basic accounting experience related to employee HR operations.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES: A MAISD Organizational Support Employee Skillfully Demonstrates...

 Understanding the Organization:

• Business Insight: Keeps up with current and possible future policies, practices, and trends within the MAISD and public education
• Customer Focus: Builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations
• Financial Acumen: Understands the meaning and implications of key financial indicators

Making Complex Decisions:

• Thoroughly weighs the risks and benefits of different solution options in a timely manner
• Actively seeks input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions (separates opinions from facts)
• Considers ethical factors and impact on all stakeholders in the decision-making process

Taking Initiative:

• Quickly and decisively takes action in fast-changing, difficult, and unpredictable situations
• Actively seeks and secures unique resources
• Continuously seeking to improve processes and procedures

Building Collaborative Relationships:

• Proactively develops relationships with a wide variety of people
• Anticipates conflict but finds common ground and ensures that all feel heard in high tension situations

Being Authentic:

• Keeps confidences

Being Flexible and Adaptable:

• Adapts style to fit the specific needs of others
• Serves as a source of confidence in high-stress situations

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Serves as the MAISD Benefits Coordinator for MAISD employee health benefits elections and maintenance.
2. Coordinates yearly open enrollment process for MAISD staff. 
3. Monthly financial reconciliation of employee benefits for bi-weekly payroll and year-end audit.
4. Performs all assigned benefit administration functions according to established standards as required by State and Federal regulations (ACA and others)
5. Files, tracks, and maintains Worker’s Compensation claims and unemployment claims.
6. Works with MAISD staff regarding employee leaves of absence, the Family Medical leave Act (FMLA), and other employee leaves. 
7. Provides assistance to the Associate Superintendent for Human Services with special projects and assignments.
8. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by supervisor(s).

NOTABLE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Human Resources Benefits Coordinator may occasionally be required to lift light to moderately heavy supplies and materials.

OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT:

Advancement to Human Resources Specialist, with appropriate experience and professional development.

TYPICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Most work is accomplished in a general office environment.

EVALUATION:

Employees in this classification are evaluated according to current Board policy.

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS:

Some local travel may be required.

It is the policy of the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District that no staff member, candidate for employment, program participant, or recipient of services shall experience discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity) disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively "Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries related to issues of discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to the Director for Special Education at (231) 767-7249. All other discrimination inquiries or requests for special accommodations to participate in a program, event, or activity should be directed to the Associate Superintendent for Human Services at (231) 767-7213.