Benefits Manager
Listed on 2026-08-18
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HR/Recruitment
HR Generalist / Talent Management, HR Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Recruiter / Talent Acquisition
- Position Type:
District Support/ Human Resources - Date Posted: 8/14/2026
- Location:
District Administration Center - Glendale, AZ - Closing Date: 08/28/2026
Position Title: Employee Benefits and Compensation Manager
Department: Employee Benefits / Human Resources
Supervisor: Director of Human Resources-Classified
Term of Employment: 12 months
Salary Classification: Classified Supervisory 9
Job Summary: Evaluates employee benefit offerings and makes recommendations to Administration regarding annual benefits. Supervises benefit department, coordinates, processes and performs a variety of benefits-related tasks associated with employee initial, continuation, and termination of insurance coverage for all employees of the Peoria Unified School District(Peoria Unified). Support and assist Administrator of Human Resources with regulations regarding changes affecting employee compensation within FLSA and minimum wage as well as with Compensation Committee.
Essential Functions
, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following:
- Supervises the work unit and assigned personnel. Interviews and recommends applicants to hire. Provides and/or recommends training. Coordinates, schedules, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects. Establishes performance measures, goals, objectives, and priorities. Evaluates work performance. Provides feedback, direction, and guidance. Advises personnel of new or revised information.
- Oversees, participates in, and performs a variety of functions related to employee benefits, policies, and procedures. Works with and assists the Peoria Budget Committee in determining health benefit offerings, which then in turn become recommendation(s) to the Peoria Governing Board. Works with Develops policies, procedures and practices that reflect any changes adopted by the Governing Board.
- Acts as District liaison between Peoria Unified and Valley Schools Pools EBG reviewing plan options and offerings for all districts employees and Valley Schools Workers' Compensation Administrators. Oversees any District Return to Work program and directs work related to worker's compensation reports.
- Supervises the Administration of FMLA, Workers Compensation and COBRA and district benefit offerings.
- Assists employees with benefit concerns and questions. Responds to requests for clarification and provides guidance and direction to employees regarding district benefits.
- Counsel employees on workers' compensations, Family Medical Leave, ADA, LTD and district policies.
- Facilitate and engage in interactive process for American Disabilities Act accommodation ADA needs. Maintain records and review of employee accommodation needs annually or as needed.
- Contacts insurance providers. Forwards specific issues and questions related to individual employee concerns. Assist retirees, employees, and COBRA participants with maintaining their coverage.
- Works with Arizona State Retirement System regarding benefits available for employees and retirees.
- Assist employees with transition to retirement. Coordinate retirement meetings and annual retirement notices regarding district retiree benefits. Track and monitor eligibility for retirees that meet the criteria for the district medical subsidy reimbursement.
- Assist employees with transitioning to post-retirement services companies such as ESI for working after retirement and returning to Peoria employment after retiring. Calculate retirement salary and meet with every retiring employee.
- Composes a variety of letters, memoranda, reports, lists, agendas, and other written communications.
- Participates in and/or provides in-service Professional Development training for District staff.
- Maintains district compliance on federal and state regulations regarding ACA and 1095-C and 1094-C annual required filings and notifications to employees.
- Compliance changes and education regarding federal and…
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