Employee Benefits Analyst II

Under direction, is responsible for performing fully-skilled professional employee benefits work for all Columbus Public Schools employees; performs related duties as required.

Interprets benefits language contained in insurance to ensure compliance;
 
Resolves employee issues as they pertain to Columbus Public Schools benefit plans and services;
 
Processes new hire open enrollment benefits and plan transfers (when applicable);
 
Acts as a liaison between benefits providers and employees to investigate discrepancies and provide information and resolution to include reviewing claims and researching problems as they arise;
 
Presents benefit policies and procedures to individual and group orientations;
 
Provides direction to entry-level staff in benefits department;
 
Advises employees relative to benefit eligibility, coverage, selection, and changes;
 
Develops policies and procedures to identify ineligible employees;
 
Makes certain that required documents submitted for benefits are originals;
 
Updates benefit changes for eligible employees;
 
Ensures that all records and updates are properly documented and signed;
 
Alerts appropriate benefit staff of potential problems;
 
Reviews and/or prepares reports to aid in benefits analysis;
 
Researches, collects, and analyzes insurance claims data;
 
Reviews medical documentation for various insurance claims;
 
Resolves insurance claim discrepancies;
 
Communicates open enrollment periods and responds to inquiries regarding the requirements of various voluntary benefit programs;
 
Responds in writing and orally to inquiries pertaining to benefits;
 
Maintains benefit records and documents;
 
Drafts benefit-related policies and procedures as applicable;
 
Analyzes legal compliance requirements and interprets benefits-related laws (child support, unemployment, and worker's compensation);
 
Represents district at state hearings for unemployment and worker's compensation as needed;
 
Compiles and prepares OSHA reports;
 
Monitors compliance actions for new and existing benefit registration;
 
Creates communication materials, such as presentations and information packages;
 
Operates a personal computer;
 
Operates a motor vehicle to reach various destinations.

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to the completion of a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a related area, and three (3) years of experience in the administration of employee benefits, worker's compensation claims processing, dispute resolution, or managed care.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license.

This job posting is for a noncompetitive position.  The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview.  Please be sure that the job experience and education information in your profile is up to date and accurate before submitting your application.

Columbus City Schools is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce.  Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
 
Columbus City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.