HR​/Recruitment Coordinator, Employee Relations

Coordinator of Benefits

Rockwood R-6 School District Administrative Center‑Central Office – Eureka, Missouri.

Job : 5523959

Final date to receive applications: Feb 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re‑Posted: Feb 06, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

The Rockwood School District is accepting applications for the position of Coordinator of Benefits for the Rockwood School District.

• Recruitment and Hiring
• Design and evaluate employee benefit programs specifically intended to recruit and retain staff.
• Lead the process for selecting district‑provided fringe benefits and facilitate the work of the Insurance Committee.
• Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) for all benefit programs in coordination with a benefits broker.
• Analyze benefits information to predict future costs, prepare detailed statistical reports, and make recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
• Operational Management
  • Supervise the daily Benefits operations within Human Resources, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, wellness, life, long‑term disability, and employee assistance programs.
  • Manage the annual open enrollment process and supervise the integration of benefit enrollments with payroll.
  • Oversee payments to benefit providers and process billing for retiree benefit premiums.
  • Maintain and annually update a benefit matrix for every position within the district.
• Compliance & Program Administration
  • Ensure strict compliance with government regulations, including ACA, FMLA, COBRA, and ADA.
  • Administer the Sick Leave Retirement Award program and conduct educational meetings for employees regarding retirement.
  • Coordinate the Wellness Program.
  • Manage Workers' Compensation incidents by maintaining preferred provider lists, monitoring accident reports, and advising managers on back‑to‑work status.
  • Respond to information requests from district legal counsel as directed.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree or higher preferred in Human Resources, Business, or Education.
• Legal Knowledge:
  Thorough understanding of district policy and federal, state, and local legal requirements.

• Three to five years of experience in Benefits Administration or Human Resources (preferably in a school setting).
• Three to five years of experience in educational leadership, management, and long‑range planning.

Competitive salary and benefits.

260‑Day Contract.

Screening to begin:
February 22, 2026.

All applicants need to complete an administrative online application at

Current Rockwood administrators must submit the ’Transfer Application – Administrative’ and attach a resume and cover letter.

External applicants and Rockwood employees must submit the ’Administrative’ online application and attach a letter of interest, resume, and a copy of your current certification.

Position Type: Full‑Time.

No additional requirements specified.

• Natasha Kramer, HR Admin Assistant
• Administrative Center‑Central Office
• Phone: 636‑733‑2035
• Email: kramernatasha