Employee Benefits Specialist

Position Summary

Under supervision of assigned supervisor / manager, perform complex technical and analytical employee benefits and statistical activities; act as a technical lead for Employee Benefits staff, providing guidance and assistance in problem resolution.

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Typical Duties

Provide technical assistance in the review of applicable benefits, due employees and retirees, as well as the analysis of accounting and other fiscally related issues within the Employee Benefits department; independently perform professional duties in the overall establishment, maintenance and control of benefits provided by the district; prepare required analyses and schedules required for the district's annual audit; prepare, present, and assist in the development of management information reports; provide suggestions for the maintenance and / or development of new or revised operating procedures for new or modified programs, legislative changes, and district policies and regulations; implement changes in procedures to enhance operations in the department; provide ongoing training to the Colleges on procedures for leave processing; assist in the improvement of processes and procedures in the management information system and internal controls; analyze district procedures to ensure compliance with board policies, Education Code provision and other State, Federal, and applicable regulations; serve as a lead for the Employee Benefits Technicians and other clerical personnel, providing guidance and assistance in problem resolution; assist in the organization and workflow of the department. Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE : Three years of experience related to the duties of the position; OR , two years of experience with administrative duties in Los Rios Community College District.

EDUCATION : A bachelor's degree; OR , an associate degree and two additional years of experience related to the duties of the position. NOTE : Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

( Experience Requirement : One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement : One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

Application Instructions

Before You Apply :

Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must attach the following :

• Los Rios Community College District Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume

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