HR Benefits Assistant

HR Benefits Assistant

Position Type:
Human Resources / HR Benefits Assistant

Date Posted: 2/12/2026

Location:

Perry Township Education Center

The HR Benefits Assistant provides essential administrative support to the Human Resources department, specializing in benefits administration, enrollment processing, and record integrity. This role serves as the primary point of contact for workers' compensation claims, requiring immediate, clear communication and strict confidentiality.

• Onboarding & Enrollment:
  May lead orientation sessions for new hires and assist with annual Open Enrollment, ensuring all forms are accurate and processed in a timely manner.
• Account Oversight:
  Reconciles HSA account data with the vendor to ensure prompt and accurate setup.
• Retiree Liaison:
  Processes invoicing and follows up on payments for district retirees.

Acts as a resource for district staff regarding benefit questions, providing "back-up" support for the Benefits Specialist.

• Serves as the first point of contact for all workplace injuries; coordinates with employees and third‑party partners (Paradigm, Concentra, JWF).
• Tracking & Compliance:
  Maintains internal injury logs, monitors follow‑up appointments, and compiles annual OSHA reporting.

Collaborates with supervisors and HR Generalists to determine work restrictions and necessary accommodations.

• Audit & Quality Control:
  Performs regular audits across Payroll, Benefits, and HRIS platforms using advanced Excel functions (e.g., V‑Lookups) to ensure data accuracy.
• Digital Records Management:
  Scans, files, and maintains electronic personnel and medical records in compliance with privacy laws.
• Administrative Support:
  Manages department billing/invoicing, assists with walk‑ins, and provides occasional front‑desk coverage (PTEC).

Use standard office equipment, including personal computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, calculators, and telephones.

May travel to various school buildings to assist staff with software assistance.

$19.48 to $22.61 per hour

8 hours per day, 260 days per year.

• Technical Proficiency:
  Advanced skills in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (V‑Lookups and data validation).
• Communication:
  Ability to explain complex benefit information to diverse populations with empathy and clarity.
• Problem Solving:
  Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate next steps in HR workflows.
• Confidentiality:
  Absolute discretion regarding sensitive personnel and medical information.

High school diploma or equivalent;
Associate's or Bachelor's in HR or Business preferred.

• 1 to 3 years in HR, payroll, or benefits administration.
• Proven Attention to Detail:
  Demonstrated experience managing databases or complex digital filing systems.

Seldom = Less than 25%
Occasional = 26 to 50%
Often = 51 to 75%
Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time. — Often
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. — Seldom
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. — Seldom