Human Resources Benefits Specialist

• Administrative Services at Encinitas Union Elementary Print Application Deadline 9/20/2026 12:00 AM Pacific Date Posted 9/1/2026 Contact Angelica Lopez (760)944-4300 1180 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $36.82
• $47.17 Per Hour Length of Work Year 12 months (260 days)
• 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday Employment Type Full Time View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Letter of Interest Current Resume 3 Current Letters of Recommendation (All within one year and at least one from supervisor) Requirements / Qualifications Letter of Interest Current Resume 3 Current Letters of Recommendation (All within one year and at least one from supervisor) Comments and Other Information The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) is seeking a Human Resources Benefits Specialist to join our Administrative Services Department.

Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, this confidential position plays an important role in supporting employees and ensuring the effective administration of employee benefits, absence management, workers' compensation, payroll, personnel processes, and regulatory compliance. The HR Benefits Specialist serves as a trusted resource to employees, school sites, and District departments. Key responsibilities include administering the District's health and welfare benefits programs; managing employee absences and workers' compensation claims; supporting payroll processes and reconciliation; processing personnel and payroll changes; maintaining accurate employee records; interpreting and applying salary, leave, benefit, and payroll provisions; and coordinating assigned HR and payroll projects. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information. The position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and apply District policies, collective bargaining agreements, payroll procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. The successful candidate will be able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, identify and resolve discrepancies, and provide timely, accurate, and solutions-focused support to employees and District staff. If you enjoy helping people, working with numbers and processes, solving problems, and making a difference behind the scenes, we invite you to join the EUSD Administrative Services team! EUSD is located in the North San Diego County along the coast. It serves nine (9) Kindergarten through sixth grade schools.

District's Vision:

Encinitas Union School District ignites the limitless potential of all learners.

District's Values:

Joy

• Through an intentional focus on the whole person, we create joyful learning environments for everyone. Belonging
• We ensure everyone feels valued, affirmed and celebrated. Integrity
• We practice honesty, transparency, and vulnerability to cultivate trust. Service
• We use our skills and resources to positively impact the environment and the lives of others. Innovation
• We are curious, creative and resourceful in pursuit of novel solutions to complex problems.

The selection process will consist of paper screening, a district administered test, pre-interview reference checks, panel interview, and performance task. Applicants who are selected after a paper screening will be invited to take the District Competency Exam on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Panel interviews will be scheduled for qualifying applicants on Tuesday, September 29, 2026

• time TBD.

Salary placement dependent upon experience; up to 6 years of work experience in the same or comparable classification is taken into consideration for salary placement.

Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PERS Retirement 15 Paid Holidays; 24

Paid Vacation Days Post Retirement Medical Benefits:

Employees who have 10 years or more full time service with EUSD will qualify at retirement for 5 years of Medical Benefits for the employee only.

LONGEVITY

Additional 4% added to annual range/step at 10 years, 3% at 15 years, 3% at 20 years and 3% at 25 years.

NOTE:

This posting may be closed before September 20, 2026, based on applicant pool/district needs. Successful candidates will be required to pass fingerprint background check, physical and drug screen and provide negative Tuberculin Skin Test result prior to working in Encinitas Union School District. TB test at applicant's expense. Fingerprinting/Physical/drug screen paid by EUSD. Original Social Security Card and Drivers License required at the time of hire. The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religious beliefs or customs, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee, student-to-employee, or work/ employment related discrimination or harassment, contact: Angelica Lopez, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, 101 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA, 92024; (760) 944 4300 Ext 1181. If you have difficulty completing your on-line application, contact EdJoin's help desk at 1-888-900-8945. Remember, EdJoin does not support documents in Word format (.doc or .docx) Comments and Other Information The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) is seeking a Human Resources Benefits Specialist to join our Administrative Services Department. Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services, this confidential position plays an important role in supporting employees and ensuring the effective administration of employee benefits, absence management, workers' compensation, payroll, personnel processes, and regulatory compliance. The HR Benefits Specialist serves as a trusted resource to employees, school sites, and District departments. Key responsibilities include administering the District's health and welfare benefits programs; managing employee absences and workers' compensation claims; supporting payroll processes and reconciliation; processing personnel and payroll changes; maintaining accurate employee records; interpreting and applying salary, leave, benefit, and payroll provisions; and coordinating assigned HR and payroll projects. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information. The position requires sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and apply District policies, collective bargaining agreements, payroll procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. The successful candidate will be able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, identify and resolve discrepancies, and provide timely, accurate, and solutions-focused support to employees and District staff. If you enjoy helping people, working with numbers and processes, solving problems, and making a difference behind the scenes, we invite you to join the EUSD Administrative Services team! EUSD is located in the North San Diego County along the coast. It serves nine (9) Kindergarten through sixth grade schools.

District's Vision:

Encinitas Union School District ignites the limitless potential of all learners.

District's Values:

Joy

• Through an intentional focus on the whole person, we create joyful learning environments for everyone. Belonging
• We ensure everyone feels valued, affirmed and celebrated. Integrity
• We practice honesty, transparency, and vulnerability to cultivate trust. Service
• We use our skills and resources to positively impact the environment and the lives of others. Innovation
• We are curious, creative and resourceful in pursuit of novel solutions to complex problems.

The selection process will consist of paper screening, a district administered test, pre-interview reference checks, panel interview, and performance task. Applicants who are selected after a paper screening will be invited to take the District Competency Exam on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Panel interviews will be scheduled for qualifying applicants on Tuesday, September 29, 2026

• time TBD.

Salary placement dependent upon experience; up to 6 years of work experience in the same or comparable classification is taken into consideration for salary placement.

Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, PERS Retirement 15 Paid Holidays; 24

Paid Vacation Days Post Retirement Medical Benefits:

Employees who have 10 years or more full time service with EUSD will qualify at retirement for 5 years of Medical Benefits for the employee only.

LONGEVITY

Additional 4% added to annual range/step at 10 years, 3% at 15 years, 3% at 20 years and 3% at 25 years.

NOTE:

This posting may be closed before September 20, 2026, based on applicant pool/district needs. Successful candidates will be required to pass fingerprint background check, physical and drug screen and provide negative Tuberculin Skin Test result prior to working in Encinitas Union School District. TB test at applicant's expense. Fingerprinting/Physical/drug screen paid by EUSD. Original Social Security Card and Drivers License required at the time of hire. The Encinitas Union School District (EUSD) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigration status, religious beliefs or customs, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries or complaints related to employee-to-employee, student-to-employee, or work/ employment related discrimination or harassment, contact: Angelica Lopez, Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services, 101 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA, 92024; (760) 944 4300 Ext 1181. If you have difficulty completing your on-line application, contact EdJoin's help desk at 1-888-900-8945. Remember, EdJoin does not support documents in Word format (.doc or .docx) Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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