Baltimore County Public Schools · 6 hours ago
Benefits & Retirement Representative - Office of Employee Benefits, Retirement & Absence Management (1.0 FTE/12 months)
Towson, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$25.18/hr - $42.19/hr
4+ years expBaltimore County Public Schools is seeking a Benefits & Retirement Representative to administer various benefits and retirement programs. The role involves providing guidance to employees, managing vendor relations, and ensuring compliance with benefits regulations.
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Responsibilities
Communicates information about the benefits provided by Baltimore County Public Schools to new, active, and retired personnel and their rights and responsibilities to receive those benefits
Responds to benefits/retirement inquiries from active/retired employees and vendors on plan provisions, enrollment, status changes and other general inquiries
Answer participant inquiries via phone and email, address administrative support needs, and handle a variety of reports related to benefits and retirees
Prepare and conduct presentations and training sessions on health benefits procedures and requirements, including pre-retirement seminars
Ensures the accuracy of all benefits/retirement enrollments in the human resources information system to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information
Assists employees regarding claims issues and plan changes
Enrolls employees with carriers selected and processes life status changes
Processes and administers benefits for employees on leave of absence
Interprets legal and regulatory implications (i.e., IRS, COBRA, ACA) as they relate to active and retired personnel
Performs quality checks of benefits-related data
Assists with compiling and/or audits reports for allocation/billing charges
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Possession of an associate degree or the completion of 60 or more college credits
Four years of experience in the administration of employee insurance benefits or related functions
Five years of experience in administrative support
Possession of Retirement Coordinator certification issued by the State Retirement and Pension System of Maryland required (If not held at the time of hire, certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment in this position)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to learn and apply a vast knowledge of rules and regulations about the benefits provided to employees and ability to communicate this information to a diverse group of employees
Knowledge of office practices and procedures
Knowledge of filing systems
Knowledge of spelling, grammar, and arithmetic
Knowledge of personal computers and office software packages
Knowledge of automated office systems
Skill in maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and logs
Skill in maintaining filing systems
Skill in operating personal computers and related office equipment
Skill in providing routine information to telephone callers and office visitors
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to manage confidential information effectively
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
Ability to follow rules and regulations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Preferred
Knowledge of employee benefits and applicable laws preferred
Knowledge of Maryland's retirement and pension laws, rules, and regulations preferred
Benefits
BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.
Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.
Company
Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore County Public Schools is a public school that specializes in primary and secondary education.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Christine Faya
Executive Administrative Assitant CFO
Christopher Hartlove
Chief Financial Officer
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