Benefits / Human Resources Specialist 1

The job of a Human Resource Specialist I was established for the purpose(s) of coordinating and providing support to assigned administrative personnel; communicating information to staff; processing benefit enrollments, changes and terminations; resolving insurance benefit problems; providing information to new and current employees, providers and/or administrators; and ensuring employee proof of coverage and accurate billing.

BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRST

Work Year:

261 days/year

8.0 hours/day
7:30am-4:00pm

Probationary Pay Rate:
$22.54/hr.  After 45 Worked Days increases to $23.91/hr.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business reqired. Five (5) years of clerical Human Resources experience, of which, one (1) year of Employee Benefits experience required. MSBO Certification in related area preferred. A working knowledge of general office procedures and equipment required. Must have basic skills assessment, pertinent to position qualifications, at 80% on file in the Human Resources Department.  If testing is not on file, selected candidates will be contacted for testing.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Assist personnel, beneficiaries and/or insurance providers for the purpose of verifying eligibility, conveying information, processing claims and resolving issues.
• Attend meetings as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Communicate Worker Compensation status for the purpose of informing district business and legal services.
• Create and/or revise systems and procedures by analyzing the practices, office layout and personnel requirements for the purpose of implementing changes necessary for District efficiency.
• Distribute documents (e.g. open enrollment packets, new/change forms, fringe benefit packages, flyers, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and proof of insurance coverage/s.
• Maintain a variety of benefit information (e.g. provider contracts, claim files, employee records, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Maintain internal and external customer confidence for the purpose of keeping information confidential and supporting assigned administrator.
• Maintain OSHA records for the purpose of informing department safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Prepare written materials (e.g. reports, memos, letters, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Process injury records for the purpose of facilitating Worker’s Compensation coverage and records
• Process injury reports for the purpose of facilitating adequate physician care through business health services and necessary record keeping.
• Reconcile enrollment forms and billings to employee records (e.g. health, dental, vision, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accurate eligibility and payment information and complying with contract provisions.
• Resolve conflicts with insurance providers for the purpose of verifying eligibility, conveying information and processing claims.
• Perform record keeping (confidential and non-confidential) and general and program-specific clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, faxing, etc.) for the purpose of supporting assigned administrator and/or site with necessary materials.
• Serve as the District’s Employee Assistance Plan liaison.
• Maintain regular personal attendance and punctuality for the purpose of ensuring efficient delivery of services to the District.
• Occasionally assist other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.