Benefits Specialist; Leaves, Workers Comp, Accommodations; Doyle - FTE

Starting Compensation: $32.82 Hourly Wage (26
-27 Salary Schedule)

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants! Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

Why You Should Work with MMSD!

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.

In addition, we have a great compensation package. Visit our benefits page and compensation page for more information.

Becoming a Model School District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision — to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework , and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel  achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.

We firmly believe in and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow, and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population. We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

Under the general direction of the Benefits Manager, the Benefits Specialist - Leaves, Workers' Compensation, and Accommodations is responsible for the professional case management and administration of leave of absences, workers' compensation benefits, and workplace accommodations. This role serves as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for employees and managers for the Leaves, Workers Compensation, and Accommodations programs.

This role is responsible for ensuring these programs comply with federal, state, and local laws, including the Wisconsin and federal Family and Medical Leave Acts (FMLA), Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and Wisconsin Fair Employment ACT (WFEA), and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), as well as MMSD’s Employee Handbook. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing for employees on leave or on workers compensation benefits.

This position is responsible for the high quality administration of leave, workers compensation and accommodation benefits and providing exceptional customer…