Coordinator I - Benefits Specialist **1 Vacancy

Position: Coordinator I - Benefits Specialist **1 Vacancy**
Coordinator I - Benefits Specialist 1 Vacancy

Position Type:

Administration/Coordinator

Date Posted:

6/11/2026

Location:

Proviso Township High Schools

Date Available:

Upon Approval

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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POSITION TITLE:

Coordinator I Benefits Specialist

Division / Department:
Administration Special Payroll

Classification (FSLA):
Full-time, Exempt

Position Group:
Administration

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Anticipated Work Year & Hours*: 260 Days (12 Month)

Union Membership: NA

Reports to:

Deputy Superintendent of Operations, Deputy Superintendent for Finance, Director of Human Resources

General Description:

The Coordinator I Benefits Specialist serves as a key member of the district leadership team, responsible for the comprehensive administration, compliance, and strategic oversight of all employee benefit programs within the District. This position ensures the effective delivery and communication of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, fringe benefits, retirement systems, and wellness initiatives. The Benefits Specialist coordinates enrollment, eligibility, and claims processes while maintaining strict adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and relevant provisions of the Illinois School Code.

In addition to program administration, the incumbent provides direct support to employees regarding benefits inquiries and concerns, facilitates onboarding and open enrollment processes, and maintains accurate records in the District's Human Resources and Finance Information Systems. This role collaborates with payroll and finance team members to ensure accurate deductions, reporting, and benefits-related journal entries, while supporting internal audits and compliance reviews.

The Benefits Specialist is also responsible for analyzing benefits utilization and costs, preparing detailed reports to support budgeting and collective bargaining, and recommending enhancements aligned with best practices and industry benchmarks. The position further oversees employee retirement contributions (e.g., IMRF, TRS, 403(b), 457 plans), manages COBRA and workers' compensation processes, and coordinates wellness programs and educational outreach to promote employee well-being and engagement.

This position requires a high level of confidentiality, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements while delivering exceptional service to District employees.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, the candidate must possess the following required education, certification, skills, experience and/or qualifications. Employees are responsible for obtaining/retaining the most current statutory and administrative rule requirements for their position.

* Education/Training:

* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a closely related field

* Licensure:

* NA

* Endorsement:

* NA

* Experience:

* Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in employee benefits administration, including direct oversight of health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement plans.

* Knowledge/Abilities/

Skills:

* Demonstrated skills in data analysis, benefits budgeting, and employee communication/outreach are important for success in this role.

* Demonstrated experience ensuring compliance with federal and state benefits regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, ACA, and COBRA.

* Hands-on experience administering or coordinating state retirement systems, such as the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS).

* Proven ability to manage open enrollment, process benefits transactions, and respond to employee inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.

* Experience working with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and integrating benefits with payroll systems.

Desired

Qualifications:

It is desired that the successful candidate for this position possesses the following skills, experience, and qualifications. These are "desired qualifications" only, and are not required to be considered for employment for this position)

* Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

* Master's/Doctorate degree.

* SHRM-CP (Certified Professional) or SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) certification, or equivalent HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR), is highly desirable.

* Experience with Illinois-specific benefits systems, including IMRF and TRS, is strongly preferred.

* Proficiency with Human Resources and Finance Information Systems, benefits enrollment platforms, and payroll integration systems.

* Experience working in a K-12 school district, public education system, or governmental agency, particularly within a unionized labor environment.

* Experience coordinating or supporting collective bargaining processes through benefits cost analysis and plan interpretation.

* Knowledge…