Benefits Coordinator

$58,257 - $61,206/Yr

Saginaw Isd - Saginaw, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Saginaw, MI

About the position

The Benefits Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating employee benefit programs, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance, in compliance with regulations and agreements. This role involves planning and implementing the annual open enrollment process, providing guidance to employees on benefits, and ensuring efficient operations between benefits administration, payroll, and human resources. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees and insurance providers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for plan administration of employee benefit programs for both SISD and applicable local districts including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and retirement.
• Provide assistance and guidance to staff in interpreting employee benefits and related policies/procedures.
• Administer and process all new employee benefits, including new hire benefit enrollment applications and related documentation.
• Utilize district software system (Skyward) to process insurance payroll deductions including enrollments, changes, terminations, and open enrollment.
• Participate in new employee orientation sessions for all staff, presenting benefit choice options and assisting with completion of forms.
• Administer the open enrollment process for annual and special open enrollment periods.
• Coordinate with the payroll department during open enrollment/new hire processes to ensure accuracy of payroll deductions related to insurance premiums.
• Audit and reconcile monthly insurance invoices for accuracy and process monthly payment to vendors.
• Utilize online programs for employee enrollment, updates/changes and terminations.
• Communicate with insurance companies and providers to resolve employee enrollment and/or claims issues/questions/concerns.
• Oversee the maintenance of updated benefit information resources on the SISD web page.
• May be involved in the preparation, collection and compilation of statistical data for effective collective bargaining.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources Manager on long-term disability, insurance discontinuation, and COBRA requirements.
• Administer COBRA, including the issuance of COBRA notifications and maintenance of enrollments/monthly billings.
• Attend insurance conferences, workshops and seminars to keep abreast of current topics.
• In collaboration with the HR Manager and Payroll Coordinator, responsible for resolving Skyward finance issues and providing solutions to increase department efficiencies.
• Process tuition reimbursement requests and communicate outcomes with affected employees.
• Maintain confidential data files and follow district policies related to the sharing of confidential information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience managing employee benefit insurance plans, preferably in a public school setting.
• MSBO Human Resources Specialist certification or ability to obtain within three (3) years.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google platforms.
• Ability to understand provisions and implementation of benefits covered under collective bargaining agreements.
• Demonstrated understanding of accounting, billing, reconciliation in all areas of insurance.
• Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated proficiency, accuracy and timeliness in handling detailed work assignments.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze and communicate/report appropriate benefits and employment information.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to have a positive attitude and establish professional relationships.
• Highly organized and able to work independently.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Knowledge of insurance terminology and related rules, regulations, procedures, and legislation.
• Ability to develop and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure guidelines.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Competitive compensation package