Benefits Coordinator

Under the supervision of the district's HR administrators, the Benefits Coordinator , with the support of the Benefits Assistant, manages all aspects of health, dental, LTD, life insurance and flexible spending benefits for all active and retired employees, spouses, and dependents. The Benefits Coordinator serves as the liaison between the district and insurance providers (Workers Compensation included) and benefits.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates all benefit activities pertaining to employee records, plan maintenance and fiscal records. E.g. open enrollment, benefits rollover annual rate changes. Analyzes and communicates regulatory, contractual, benefit plan and policy requirements as they relate to employee groups and individuals and implements Human Resource procedures to ensure compliance. Coordinates with third-party vendors to maintain benefits record-keeping systems. Provides explanations of benefits programs to recipients; Prepares reports and surveys required by governmental agencies. Prepares data for the collective bargaining process as it relates to employee benefits and negotiations with the unions. Monitors, inputs and reconciles fiscal and enrollment data in collaboration with the business department. E.g. census data for ACA reporting, contribution rate calculations. Conducts virtual benefits orientations for leadership staff. Reconciles insurance providers/benefits vendors' invoices and prepares requisitions for payment. Administers the Workers Compensation plan for all district staff. E.g. monitors claims, submits required forms, maintains OSHA log. Conducts research for HR Administrators/Assistant Superintendent on employee benefit issues and performs special and confidential assignments as directed. Administers the semi-annual Medicare Part B reimbursement program and annual IRMAA Medicare reimbursement program for retiree population and their covered spouses. Maintains Benefits Office and Retirement webpages on the district's website.

Qualifications:

CIVIL SERVICE QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Either:

(a) a Bachelor's Degree• and two (2) years of work experience where the primary function was the administration, explanation or processing of employee benefit program enrollments and/or claims; or (b) an Associate s Degree• and four (4) years of work experience as stated in (a.)

SUBSTITUTION

A Bachelor s Degree• in Business Management, Human Resources Management or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the work experience described above. Priority given to those on a Civil Service eligibles list for this title. This is a

NYS HELPS

approved title - while the Civil Service examination is strongly encouraged, it is not required for permanency purposes.