La Joya ISD
Job Title:
Employee Benefits Specialist
Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt
Reports to:
Employee Benefits Coordinator
Pay Grade 5: Clerical/Paraprofessional Employee
Dept./School:
Finance & Human Resources
Initiated Date:
January 27, 2003
Revised Date:
February 28, 2014
District Primary Purpose: To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.
Department Primary Purpose: To contribute to staff morale by prompt and accurate handling of allEmployee Benefits matters.
Qualifications Education/Certification:
High School Diploma
Experience/Knowledge:
Minimum of one year experience in Payroll/Employee Benefits
Familiarity with Family Medical Leave Act. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Strong background in computers and office automation, include word processing, spreadsheets, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to prioritize, organize and complete multiple tasks. Possess good critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Respond to incoming calls, take reliable messages, sort and route department mail.
Prepare and input all purchase orders and budget items in system.
Conduct weekly meetings to explain insurance benefits to all new district employees.
Enroll employees in the Medical/Dental and Life insurance provided by the district.
Provide assistance to district employees regarding questions/concerns on insurance claims.
Assist with Open Enrollment, Cafeteria Planning, and New Employee Enrollments.
Prepare and post all insurance deductions and adjustments to reflect on employee’s payroll checks.
Assist with the reconciliation of all insurance liabilities.
Prepare disability insurance claims to submit to companies for processing.
Prepare, process, file and maintain employee files.
Assist employees with questions regarding Family Medical Leave Act.
Responsible for disseminating copies of all FMLA letters and request forms to Payroll Dept., Human Resources, and employees supervisor.
Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, etc. for department staff member as requested.
Ability to prioritize, organize and complete multiple tasks with accuracy.
Ability to process and safeguard confidential information.
Assist in compiling various department reports.
Prepare materials for employee meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Working Conditions Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written); interpret policy and procedures; maintains emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factor:
Repetitive hand motions, prolonged use of computer. Works with frequent interruptions. Moderate standing, stooping bending and lifting.
POSITION WORKING DAYS: 226 Days
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Employee Benefits Specialist
Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt
Reports to:
Employee Benefits Coordinator
Pay Grade 5: Clerical/Paraprofessional Employee
Dept./School:
Finance & Human Resources
Initiated Date:
January 27, 2003
Revised Date:
February 28, 2014
District Primary Purpose: To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.
Department Primary Purpose: To contribute to staff morale by prompt and accurate handling of allEmployee Benefits matters.
Qualifications Education/Certification:
High School Diploma
Experience/Knowledge:
Minimum of one year experience in Payroll/Employee Benefits
Familiarity with Family Medical Leave Act. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Strong background in computers and office automation, include word processing, spreadsheets, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to prioritize, organize and complete multiple tasks. Possess good critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Respond to incoming calls, take reliable messages, sort and route department mail.
Prepare and input all purchase orders and budget items in system.
Conduct weekly meetings to explain insurance benefits to all new district employees.
Enroll employees in the Medical/Dental and Life insurance provided by the district.
Provide assistance to district employees regarding questions/concerns on insurance claims.
Assist with Open Enrollment, Cafeteria Planning, and New Employee Enrollments.
Prepare and post all insurance deductions and adjustments to reflect on employee’s payroll checks.
Assist with the reconciliation of all insurance liabilities.
Prepare disability insurance claims to submit to companies for processing.
Prepare, process, file and maintain employee files.
Assist employees with questions regarding Family Medical Leave Act.
Responsible for disseminating copies of all FMLA letters and request forms to Payroll Dept., Human Resources, and employees supervisor.
Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, etc. for department staff member as requested.
Ability to prioritize, organize and complete multiple tasks with accuracy.
Ability to process and safeguard confidential information.
Assist in compiling various department reports.
Prepare materials for employee meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Working Conditions Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written); interpret policy and procedures; maintains emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factor:
Repetitive hand motions, prolonged use of computer. Works with frequent interruptions. Moderate standing, stooping bending and lifting.
POSITION WORKING DAYS: 226 Days
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