POSITION:

Human Resource Benefits Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. An AA Degree or its equivalent 
2. Experience in all phases of administering health benefits 
3. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
4. Must be computer literate and proficient in the following programs:
   - Microsoft Word
   - Excel
   - Microsoft Office Outlook
   - The Internet
5. Must have a working knowledge of payroll procedures
6. Must understand privacy laws and maintain a working knowledge of laws concerning all health benefits
7. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. 

REPORTS TO:

Human Resource Administrator

JOB GOAL:

  Oversee the proper administration of all health benefits. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the Human Resource Administrator in the preparation and planning for all contract negotiations with bargaining units. 
2. Prepare yearly contracts and computations for all employees. 
3. District Liaison - works with the district Healthcare Provider /o get quotes for negotiations and attends workshops for their products. 
4. Inputting of Healthcare, Prescription and Dental information to ensure employees' coverage begins timely. 
5. Manage the compliance of benefit forms to ensure accuracy and communicate to participants any discrepancies requiring new forms to be completed. 
6. Oversees the production of all benefit plan communication materials and ensure the timely delivery of all benefit forms and enrollment materials to eligible associates. 
7. Maintain healthcare, prescription and dental records - making sure all information is correct for accuracy in billing. 
8. Prepare monthly healthcare, prescription and dental spreadsheets for payment. 
9. Administer and track COBRA benefits to all eligible employees.
10. Administer and track FMLA to all eligible employees. 
11. Administer and track NJFLA to all eligible employees. 
12. Workers' Compensation - follow up with doctors, employees and carrier. 
13. Input daily attendance for all employees. 
14. Provide monthly attendance reports to all schools. 
15. Provide attendance records to principals, as needed. 
16. Responsible for tracking sick leave. 
17. Responsible for tracking personal leave. 
18.   Responsible for tracking vacation. 
19. Works with payroll to reconcile salaries. 
20. Attends monthly Safety Meetings. 
21. Assists HR Administrator in supervising the School Nurses. 
22. Attends workshops to update new healthcare laws. 
23. Initiate, participate in and complete special projects that enhance the overall performance of the department. 
24. Oversee system and data base maintenance and updates to ensure accuracy and integrity. 
25. Confidential Office Manager when the Office Manager is absent. 

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

12 Months. Salary to be determined by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policies and procedures on the evaluation of professional staff. 

JAD/tjo
2/5/07