Human Resources Benefits Specialist

Human Resources Benefits Specialist

Location:

Lincoln Center.

Start Date:

July 2026.

Schedule:

8 hours a day, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Salary: $22.52 per hour.

• Date Posted: 6/22/2026
• Location:
  
  Lincoln Center
• Date Available:
  
  July 2026
• Closing Date:
  Open until filled

• High school diploma or equivalent; preferred two years of college or technical school.
• Preferred: 1–2 years of HR experience.
• Two years of successful general office experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Suite.
• Strong interpersonal communication, organization, and multitasking skills.

• Assisting with enrollment process during open enrollment, new hire orientation and retirement.
• Update payroll deductions to reflect benefits elections.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge and expertise in employee benefits services.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State laws, including the Affordable Care Act, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA.
• Make arrangements for conferences, meetings, programs and training seminars.
• Maintain schedule of appointments for Human Resource Director.
• Organize new hire orientation presentations and presentations for various educational seminars throughout the year.
• Process workers compensation claims and transitional employment plans.
• Maintain and process confidential files and cumulative employee and retiree records including enrollments, birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc.
• Develop, update, and distribute informational material, pamphlets, and policies and procedure resources.
• Attend meetings, take notes, and keep records.
• Review and process EPARs accordingly.
• Act as an on‑site Notary Public.
• Update retiree benefits premium deductions from TRS/PERS or other retiree preferred payment method, including updating life insurance volumes based on age.
• Complete various audits throughout the year to ensure accurate insurance deductions and benefit enrollment.
• Work with the accounting department to ensure invoices are properly paid, PCARD is accurately maintained, insurance related refunds and payments processed correctly.

• Acts as liaison between employee/retiree and TPA (EBMS) if necessary.
• Educates employees and retirees on benefits offered for Billings Public Schools.
• Provides assistance to complete proper benefits paperwork.
• Supports employees and retirees in matters regarding benefits, retirement, and other concerns.
• Creates benefits communications to include benefit rate changes, plan changes, and benefits education materials, providing support in educating employees and retirees.

• Provides receptionist duties.
• Orders supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Processes warehouse requisitions, purchase orders, print shop requisitions and catering forms.
• Maintains inventory, follows up on orders, distributes supplies, and accounting records.
• Receives and distributes mail.
• Processes outgoing mail.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER:

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.