Tempe Union High School District 213
Position Type:
Human Resources/Benefits Coordinator
Date Posted: 10/29/2025
Location: District Office
Date Available: 12/01/2025
Closing Date: Until Filled Department : Human Resources Reports to : Executive Director for Human Resources Placement : Professional Exempt Salary Schedule Term : See Duty Day Calendar, Grade D
Position Summary : The Benefits Coordinator manages administration of health insurance and related employee benefits programs for the District and serves as the HIPAA Privacy Officer.
Essential Functions:
Manages the coordination, interpretation and administration of health insurance and related employee benefits programs for the District. (Includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, Worker'sCompensation, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and ASRS). Benefits Coordinator has a direct role in the facilitation and management of the ADA and FMLA process. Assists various administrators/committees/consultants with the collection of data and developing reports pertaining to employee benefits. Monitors COBRA benefits activities for terminated/retired employees. Communicates with ASRS for add/changes/deletions as they affect the subsidy provided to the District for COBRA Retirees. Conducts employee orientation sessions to inform new employees of the District insurance and related benefits, including explaining program/plan options, coverage, and costs. Conducts annual open enrollment sessions to facilitate employee benefit changes and explain new/modifiedprograms, plans, options, coverage, and costs. Facilitates the Wellness Committee and wellness programs for the District. Regularly communicates via newsletters, emails, flyers all benefit/wellness initiatives. Liaison between employees/providers to resolve issues/problems and implements procedural changes to comply with applicable legislation. Serves as HIPAA Privacy Officer and coordinates policies in accordance with federal regulations. Processes new hires, changes or terminations to vendor's databases and processes appropriate paperwork. Submits mandatory 834 report files weekly to insurance provider/bi-weekly to FSA third party administrator. Prepares monthly insurance/benefits billing including making/verifying all changes/adjustments to employee deductions; prepares/process invoices for benefits trust funds to ensure payments are accurate and timely. In conjunction with Payroll, assists with employee deductions for all benefits. Monitors Worker Compensation claim process and works directly with the Workers Compensation Insurance Carrier and Occupational Health Centers in collect/submitting information as required; additionally, preparing the required annual OSHA report all District sites. Handles short/long-term disability for eligible employees. Processes IRS Form 720 and payment of required annual PCORI fees to the IRS in accordance with the Affordable Care Act. Serves as member and resources on various committees. Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor. Training and Experience:
High School Diploma. College coursework or degree in Human Resources and/or Business Management preferred. Extremely knowledgeable regarding all aspects of the employee benefits department, with specific attention and/or experience with an educational entity. Employee Benefits and/or Business background required. Emphasis on communication and accounting skills. Application Instructions:
Please complete the online Classified application found at "Work at TUHSD"
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
Tempe Union High School District is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or socioeconomic status. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title VII, Title IX may be referred to the Director of Student Affairs and District Safety, and Section 504 may be referred to the Section 504 Coordinator, 500 West Guadalupe Road, Tempe Arizona 85283-3599, (480) 839-0292. In accordance with Arizona law and Governing Board Policy, Tempe Union High School District is a smoke-free, tobacco-free work environment.
When duties and responsibilities change and develop, this job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.
Attachment(s):
Benefits Coordinator 20250814.pdf
Date Posted: 10/29/2025
Location: District Office
Date Available: 12/01/2025
Closing Date: Until Filled Department : Human Resources Reports to : Executive Director for Human Resources Placement : Professional Exempt Salary Schedule Term : See Duty Day Calendar, Grade D
Position Summary : The Benefits Coordinator manages administration of health insurance and related employee benefits programs for the District and serves as the HIPAA Privacy Officer.
Essential Functions:
Manages the coordination, interpretation and administration of health insurance and related employee benefits programs for the District. (Includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, Worker'sCompensation, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, and ASRS). Benefits Coordinator has a direct role in the facilitation and management of the ADA and FMLA process. Assists various administrators/committees/consultants with the collection of data and developing reports pertaining to employee benefits. Monitors COBRA benefits activities for terminated/retired employees. Communicates with ASRS for add/changes/deletions as they affect the subsidy provided to the District for COBRA Retirees. Conducts employee orientation sessions to inform new employees of the District insurance and related benefits, including explaining program/plan options, coverage, and costs. Conducts annual open enrollment sessions to facilitate employee benefit changes and explain new/modifiedprograms, plans, options, coverage, and costs. Facilitates the Wellness Committee and wellness programs for the District. Regularly communicates via newsletters, emails, flyers all benefit/wellness initiatives. Liaison between employees/providers to resolve issues/problems and implements procedural changes to comply with applicable legislation. Serves as HIPAA Privacy Officer and coordinates policies in accordance with federal regulations. Processes new hires, changes or terminations to vendor's databases and processes appropriate paperwork. Submits mandatory 834 report files weekly to insurance provider/bi-weekly to FSA third party administrator. Prepares monthly insurance/benefits billing including making/verifying all changes/adjustments to employee deductions; prepares/process invoices for benefits trust funds to ensure payments are accurate and timely. In conjunction with Payroll, assists with employee deductions for all benefits. Monitors Worker Compensation claim process and works directly with the Workers Compensation Insurance Carrier and Occupational Health Centers in collect/submitting information as required; additionally, preparing the required annual OSHA report all District sites. Handles short/long-term disability for eligible employees. Processes IRS Form 720 and payment of required annual PCORI fees to the IRS in accordance with the Affordable Care Act. Serves as member and resources on various committees. Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor. Training and Experience:
High School Diploma. College coursework or degree in Human Resources and/or Business Management preferred. Extremely knowledgeable regarding all aspects of the employee benefits department, with specific attention and/or experience with an educational entity. Employee Benefits and/or Business background required. Emphasis on communication and accounting skills. Application Instructions:
Please complete the online Classified application found at "Work at TUHSD"
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
Tempe Union High School District is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender, marital status, religion, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or socioeconomic status. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title VII, Title IX may be referred to the Director of Student Affairs and District Safety, and Section 504 may be referred to the Section 504 Coordinator, 500 West Guadalupe Road, Tempe Arizona 85283-3599, (480) 839-0292. In accordance with Arizona law and Governing Board Policy, Tempe Union High School District is a smoke-free, tobacco-free work environment.
When duties and responsibilities change and develop, this job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.
Attachment(s):
Benefits Coordinator 20250814.pdf