Benefits Assistant
About The Position
The Benefits Assistant will work within the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District (HCISD) but will be employed by First Financial Group of America (FFGA). The position reports to the FFGA Regional Sales Manager, while most assignments and work direction will come from the HCISD Benefits Team. The role organizes and oversees benefits enrollment for new hires throughout the year and prepares and presents information for annual enrollment. Working with a third-party administrator, the Benefits Assistant helps ensure that benefits for school district employees and staff are processed accurately and performs other administrative duties as assigned by HCISD.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills required.
- Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Publisher.
- Excellent telephone skills.
- Two years of public school and/or corporate administrative experience.
- Two years of benefits customer service experience.
- Group 1 Life & Health license, or ability to obtain it within 90 days.
Responsibilities
- Organize and oversee all aspects of benefits enrollment for new hires throughout the year.
- Organize and present information at annual enrollment meetings.
- Monitor the preparation, printing, and maintenance of insurance information and supplies, including plan documents, benefits bulletins, and annual enrollment packets.
- Assist in preparing benefits specialty information and materials, including the benefits booklet.
- Collaborate with FFGA departments to distribute electronic benefits notifications to employees.
- Help prepare bid specifications.
- Assist with Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting.
- Work with the third-party Billing Specialist on benefits bill reconciliation.
- Assist employees with benefits-related questions through meetings, telephone, email, and other forms of communication.
- Perform other duties as assigned by department administration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
