Hours/Days: 8.0 hours per day, 5 days per week, Monday - Friday

Daily Schedule:  7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Work Year: Confidential (260 work days)

Please Note: This position is a one-year temporary assignment for the 2026–2027 school year.  Continued employment beyond this term is subject to district funding.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Eligible candidates must meet ALL minimum experience AND education requirements included in the job description. Please specify, in detail, on your application how you meet the minimum experience and education requirements for this position. Failure to do so may cause you to get screened out.

All of the following documents MUST be attached to your electronic application:

(A) Updated Resume (relevant to this position)

(B) Two (2) professional Letters of Recommendation (Signed and dated with in the last year)

(C) Proof of High School or College level courses in bookkeeping, budget and principles of accounting (Valid proof consists of transcripts/certificates clearly showing applicant name, school name, and course titles OR degree with a major in the aforementioned areas)

 **We recommend working on a desktop to complete and submit your application, as you may encounter issues working on a mobile device.* 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate recommended for hire will be required to furnish proof of a valid California Driver's License.

If we are unable to open any required attachment(s), you will be screened out.  We recommend uploading in PDF or Word*

Failure to attach ALL required documents will cause you to be screened out. Failure to submit a complete application, including two (2) references with complete contact information, will cause you to be screened out. Documents received in person, via email or fax, and/or after the deadline will NOT be considered. Only the most qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY?

All applications are reviewed once the position is closed. Applicants will be notified via email on the status of their application.  It is very important to watch for District emails as all communications will be done by email ONLY.  

BENEFITS COMPLIANCE TECHNICIAN

JOB SUMMARY 

Under general supervision or direction, perform complex and responsible technical and clerical duties in support of health and welfare benefits programs and employee insurance benefit programs for District employees and retirees.  Serve as an informational resource to District personnel in the development of bargaining positions.  This position is responsible for the record-keeping and accounting functions related to employee health care benefits enrollment and processing.  Additionally, this position requires specialized knowledge of the procedures associated with the processing of insurance benefits and claims and involves duties and responsibilities determined to be confidential in nature.  This position confers with management in negotiations and disseminates pertinent, confidential information that informs the bargaining process.  This position performs essential job duties and responsibilities and other related work as may be required

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform complex and responsible technical and clerical duties in support of employee health and welfare benefits programs and services;
2. Confers with management on developing proposals for negotiations;
3. Determine eligibility for new and continuing benefit program participants including employees, retirees, COBRA qualifiers, and eligible dependents;
4. Act as liaison between insurance carriers and employees providing information and assisting in the resolution of problems;
5. Collect and compile confidential information to ensure compliance with insurance benefits and claims;
6. May train, orient, supervise, assign, and coordinate the work of subordinate office accounting employees;
7. Assist supervisor in the preparation of input and proposals for negotiations;
8. Maintain control of claims received to ensure compliance with mandatory due dates;
9. Process insurance company invoices for payment; reconcile invoices to payroll deductions;
10. Receive, audit, reconcile, and balance monthly reports related to insurance benefits, deductions, premiums, and general ledger accounts;
11. Initiate appropriate accounting adjustments, calculate fringe benefits distribution of charges by program, and prepare necessary accounting journals;
12. Serve as an informational resource to District personnel; respond to inquiries, resolve issues and conflicts, and provide information concerning employee benefits;
13. Assist in organizing and administering the Benefits Insurance programs for active and retired employees according to established District policies and procedures, negotiated agreements, federal and state laws, and the Education Code;
14. Receive, process, and evaluate employee enrollment and a variety of other forms and applications; review for accuracy and completeness; expand and assist employees with completing enrollment forms; establish and maintain employee records and files;
15. Compile data and prepare and maintain a variety of records, logs, and reports related to employees, benefits, general benefits information, fringe benefits, COBRA, retirement, and assigned activities;
16. Establish and maintain confidential filing systems;
17. Input a variety of employee benefits-related data into an assigned computer system; establish and maintain automated records; initiate queries, extract data, and generate a variety of computerized lists and reports; verify accuracy of input and out of data;
18. Operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer, and assigned software;
19. Attend and participate in a variety of special events related to assigned activities such as employee fairs, workshops, and health fairs; schedule and arrange for workshops and other special events as directed;
20. Provide assistance with confidential benefits matters, retirements, COBRA, and PERS;
21. Prepare benefit packets for new and returning employees as assigned;
22. Conduct special surveys as requested;
23. Perform other related work as may be required.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

1. Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
2. General public relations;
3. General employee benefits and insurance programs and procedures;
4. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures;
5. Methods of auditing insurance billings and coordinating payments;
6. Practices, procedures, techniques, forms, and applications involved in enrolling employees in benefits programs;
7. Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities;
8. Oral and written communication skills;
9. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy;
10. Record-keeping and report preparation techniques;
11. Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment;
12. Operation of a computer and assigned software;
13. Technical aspects of field of specialty;
14. Basic arithmetic.

Ability to:

1. Demonstrate good judgment and good problem-solving skills;
2. Learn and utilize new and current technologies;
3.  Work autonomously with little direction;
4.  Organize tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines;
5. Manage multiple tasks;
6. Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
7. Perform duties quickly and accurately;
8.  Work effectively despite frequent interruptions;
9. Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work;
10. Maintain a positive service orientation toward supported personnel;
11. Perform complex and responsible technical and clerical duties in support of employee health and welfare benefits programs and services for District employees and retirees;
12. Interpret, apply, and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations;
13.  Maintain records and files;
14. Compile and verify data and prepare reports;
15. Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software;
16. Make arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy;
17. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
18. Receive, process, and evaluate employee enrollment and a variety of other forms and applications;
19. Reconcile insurance billings and collect and arrange for payments.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Education: High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or Certificate of Proficiency,  supplemented by high school or college level courses in bookkeeping, budgeting and principles of accounting; and possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Experience: Four (4) or more years of increasingly responsible experience in office clerical work involving responsible account, financial, or statistical records maintenance; with a minimum of two (2) years experience performing accounting work and employee benefits programs.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

1. Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License and maintain possession of such license during the course of employment; 
2. Have an acceptable driving record; 
3. Must be insurable at standard rates by the District's insurance carrier and maintain such insurability during the course of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS 

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position must perform in carrying out the essential functions listed above.

Physical Demands: Sit (continuously); stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull (occasionally); possible stairs; repetitive hand activities within close reach, such as keyboard, mouse, handwriting, and file management (continuously); sit for prolonged periods of time; lift/ carry office supplies up to 10 pounds (occasionally); carry on normal speech and hearing activities.

Working Conditions: Indoor office setting with individual cubicles; exposure to usual office sounds, office dust, and (possible) odor of perfume.  

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities for the purpose of enabling the performance of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. HUSD encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or Safety/Risk Management.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS 

Confidential Position

Salary Schedule 202 Row 11

Confidential Work Year Calendar August 2024