Human Resources Benefits Specialist

Human Resources Benefits Specialist JobID: 5754Position Type:Secretarial/ClericalDate Posted:4/22/2026Location:Lincoln CenterDate Available:May 2026Closing Date:OPEN UNTIL FILLEDAdditional Information: Show/HideHuman Resources Benefits SpecialistLocation: Lincoln CenterStart Date: May 2026 (As soon as possible)8 hours a day; Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.$20.27/hour for 90 work-day probationary period, then $22.52/hourQualifications:High school diploma or equivalent; prefer two years of college or technical school.Preferred: 1-2 years of HR experience.Two years of successful general office experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.Proficiency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Suite.Strong interpersonal communication, organization, and multitasking skills.Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.Provides Support to Director/Executive Director by:Assisting with enrollment process during open enrollment, new hire orientation and retirementUpdate payroll deductions accordingly to reflect benefits electionsMaintain in-depth knowledge and expertise in employee benefits servicesEnsure compliance with Federal and State laws, including, but not limited to Affordable Care Act, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPPA), and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Making arrangements for conferences, meetings, programs and training seminarsMaintaining schedule of appointments for Human Resource DirectorOrganizing new hire orientation presentations, as well as presentations for various educational seminars throughout the yearProcessing workers compensation claims and transitional employment plansMaintaining and processing confidential files and cumulative employee and retiree records including enrollments, birth certificates, marriage certificates, etcDeveloping, updating and distributing informational material, pamphlets, and policies and procedures resourcesAttending meetings, taking notes and keeping recordsReviewing and processing EPAR's accordinglyBeing an on-site Notary PublicUpdate retiree benefits premium deductions from TRS/ PERS, or other retiree preferred method of payment. Including updating life insurance volumes based on age.Complete various audits throughout the year to ensure accurate insurance deductions and benefit enrollment.Working with the accounting department to ensure invoices are properly paid, PCARD is accurately maintained, insurance related refunds and payments are processed correctly.Provides Assistance to Teachers/ Retirees by:Acts as liaison between employee/ retiree and TPA (EBMS) if necessaryEducating employees and retirees on benefits offered for Billings Public SchoolsProviding assistance when completing proper benefits paperworkProvide support to employees and retirees in matters regarding benefits, retirement and other relevant concernsCreates benefits communications to include benefit rate changes, plan changes, and benefits education materials, providing support in educating employees and retireesProvides Clerical Assistance by:Providing receptionist dutiesOrdering supplies, equipment and materialsProcessing warehouse requisitions, purchase orders, print shop requisitions and catering formsMaintaining inventory, following up on orders, distributing supplies, and accounting recordsReceiving and distributing mailProcessing outgoing mailGo to www.billingsschools.org and click on "Employment Opportunities" for either the online application for external applicants or the internal application for internal applicants (currently employed by BPS in a regular or temporary position). "AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin."Closes: Open Until Filled* Please Note: Positions posted as "Open Until Filled" must be posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and then can close at any time after that.