Montgomery County Public Schools
FY26: Specialist Insurance & Retirement, Insurance, Employee & Retiree Services,
Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, Maryland, us, 20849
Overview
FY26: Specialist Insurance & Retirement, Insurance, Employee & Retiree Services, 8hrs/12mos, Ad Closes 9/15/25 Under the supervision of the Senior Specialist, Insurance or Director of Benefits and Vendor Relations, provides assistance to current employees, retirees and their families interpreting provisions of health benefit plans providing assistance with procedural matters. Specialists focus on health benefits providing specific benefit expertise. Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Conducts informational sessions or workshops on plan offering. Counsels employees on health benefit plans. Performs administrative processes for health benefit plans, resolves enrollment discrepancies and related activities. Makes recommendations regarding policy implementation. Explains health benefits and provides guidance to Call Center and Transactions Unit staff on correct procedures to process routine health benefit transactions. Researches, provides guidance for, and processes complex health benefit questions and transactions. Physical Demands: None Special Requirements: Ability to work nights and weekends as required. Responsibilities
Provide assistance to current employees, retirees and their families interpreting provisions of health benefit plans and assisting with procedural matters. Offer health benefit expertise and ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Conduct informational sessions or workshops on plan offerings. Counsel employees on health benefit plans. Perform administrative processes for health benefit plans, resolve enrollment discrepancies and related activities. Make recommendations regarding policy implementation. Explain health benefits and provide guidance to Call Center and Transactions Unit staff on correct procedures to process routine health benefit transactions. Research and guide complex health benefit questions and transactions. Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of MCPS health benefit plans, MCPS policies, negotiated agreements and other relevant policies. Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws affecting employee health benefit; ability to analyze complex health benefit systems. Skilled in counseling adults; commitment to confidentiality of private information. Ability to efficiently and accurately perform calculations using detailed procedural rules. Ability to use current computer hardware and software including MS Office products, Outlook, and business intelligence reporting tools. Strong public speaking, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to participate in seminars and health benefit workshops for employees and retirees. Ability to multi-task, prioritize and/or re-evaluate priorities to meet deadlines. Self-motivated. Knowledge of and ability to meet the seven core competencies of the SSPGS. Education, Training & Experience
Associate's degree required. Other combinations of education, training and experience may be considered if they provide the knowledge, abilities and skills to perform effectively in the position. In lieu of an Associate's degree, three years of progressively more responsible human resources or related experience in insurance processing may be considered. Experience in Montgomery County Public Schools or other public human resources administration or educational institution. Certificate/License: Not Applicable. Job Details
Job: HR, Payroll, Benefits Job Grade: 19 Organization: Offices Primary Location: Rockville Schedule: Full-time Working Months: 12 Shift: Day Job Wage range: between $30.36 and $43.86 per hour, based on years of service.
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FY26: Specialist Insurance & Retirement, Insurance, Employee & Retiree Services, 8hrs/12mos, Ad Closes 9/15/25 Under the supervision of the Senior Specialist, Insurance or Director of Benefits and Vendor Relations, provides assistance to current employees, retirees and their families interpreting provisions of health benefit plans providing assistance with procedural matters. Specialists focus on health benefits providing specific benefit expertise. Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Conducts informational sessions or workshops on plan offering. Counsels employees on health benefit plans. Performs administrative processes for health benefit plans, resolves enrollment discrepancies and related activities. Makes recommendations regarding policy implementation. Explains health benefits and provides guidance to Call Center and Transactions Unit staff on correct procedures to process routine health benefit transactions. Researches, provides guidance for, and processes complex health benefit questions and transactions. Physical Demands: None Special Requirements: Ability to work nights and weekends as required. Responsibilities
Provide assistance to current employees, retirees and their families interpreting provisions of health benefit plans and assisting with procedural matters. Offer health benefit expertise and ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Conduct informational sessions or workshops on plan offerings. Counsel employees on health benefit plans. Perform administrative processes for health benefit plans, resolve enrollment discrepancies and related activities. Make recommendations regarding policy implementation. Explain health benefits and provide guidance to Call Center and Transactions Unit staff on correct procedures to process routine health benefit transactions. Research and guide complex health benefit questions and transactions. Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of MCPS health benefit plans, MCPS policies, negotiated agreements and other relevant policies. Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws affecting employee health benefit; ability to analyze complex health benefit systems. Skilled in counseling adults; commitment to confidentiality of private information. Ability to efficiently and accurately perform calculations using detailed procedural rules. Ability to use current computer hardware and software including MS Office products, Outlook, and business intelligence reporting tools. Strong public speaking, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to participate in seminars and health benefit workshops for employees and retirees. Ability to multi-task, prioritize and/or re-evaluate priorities to meet deadlines. Self-motivated. Knowledge of and ability to meet the seven core competencies of the SSPGS. Education, Training & Experience
Associate's degree required. Other combinations of education, training and experience may be considered if they provide the knowledge, abilities and skills to perform effectively in the position. In lieu of an Associate's degree, three years of progressively more responsible human resources or related experience in insurance processing may be considered. Experience in Montgomery County Public Schools or other public human resources administration or educational institution. Certificate/License: Not Applicable. Job Details
Job: HR, Payroll, Benefits Job Grade: 19 Organization: Offices Primary Location: Rockville Schedule: Full-time Working Months: 12 Shift: Day Job Wage range: between $30.36 and $43.86 per hour, based on years of service.
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