Cheshire Public Schools Hiring for 12 Month Payroll and Benefits Specialist at Cheshire, CT Full Time

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12 MOS. PAYROLL AND BENEFITS SPECIALIST

Description:
This is a key position in the Human Resources Department with a wide range of duties including:

• Assisting the Payroll Supervisor in processing bi-weekly payroll, balancing benefit deductions, maintaining monthly records of Tax Shelter Annuities, personnel records and teacher retirement records.
• Maintaining records of all active and retired bargaining unit employee group insurance programs.
• Performing liaison and intermediary services between employees, units, insurance carriers and benefit vendors.
• Providing insurance and benefits information to newly hired employees.
• Assisting employees, retirees and spouses by providing general information, application and claim assistance on insurance programs.
• Recording personnel changes in central personnel files and adjusts employee records for insurance coverage.
• Preparing, communicating and managing the annual Employee Open Enrollment for our Benefit Programs.
• Notifying employees and retirees of insurance rate changes.
• Regularly updating benefits and pension records to reflect individual or group changes.
• Keeping abreast of new laws and assists in implementing changes to remain in compliance with changing requirements.
• Overseeing and promoting a Health and Wellness Program to employees.
• Budgeting, tracking, analyzing and helping to manage the programs offered and the costs associated with employee’s benefits for the Cheshire Public Schools.
• Special projects, assignments and duties related to payroll, benefits and human resources as assigned by the Director of Human Resources Services.

Supervised By: Director of Human Resources Services

Qualifications:
A minimum of three years of employee benefits experience including medical, retirement, new employee on-boarding and payroll processing knowledge is desired. Excellent people skills with strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills are required. Must have good analytical skills, adept with using technology and computer software including Excel and Munis and the ability to independently carry out special projects and programs and to make sound judgment calls within assigned area of responsibility. Solid working knowledge of benefits and human resources laws and regulations. An Associate’s Degree or higher is preferred.

Salary:
In accordance with the Agreement Between Cheshire Board of Education and the Cheshire Educational Secretaries and Technicians United. Grade 5 Position, Starting Salary $31.91/hour, Benefits Available.

Apply: Please apply online at www.applitrack.com/cheshire/onlineapp OR www.cheshire.k12.ct.us Click on Job Opportunities.
Cheshire Public Schools reserves the right to close the posting when a suitable applicant is found before the closing date.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.91 per hour

Physical Setting:

Schedule:

Work Location: One location