Benefits clerk, Administrative/Clerical
Listed on 2026-01-20
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Administrative/Clerical
Clerical, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Administrative Management, Education Administration
Benefits Clerk – Peoria Unified School District – Glendale, AZ
Date Posted: 8/6/2024
Location: District Administration Center – Glendale, AZ
Date Available: August 2024
Closing Date: 09/06/2024
Position Title: Benefits Clerk
Department: Employee Benefits / Human Resources
Supervisor: Benefits and Compensation Manager
Term of Employment: 12 months Full Time
Salary Classification: 10
Job SummaryEssential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Assists current employees with requested life event changes regarding insurance benefits.
- Assists employees with enrolling in insurance benefits.
- Processes COBRA and Life insurance Conversions for all employees.
- Enters and maintains employee immunization records in Visions.
- Creates and maintains employee benefit files.
- Performs data entry of Workers Compensation injuries into Visions Database.
- Answers and responds to phone calls and emails.
- Answers routine inquiries regarding insurance benefits, policies and procedures.
- Refers more complex inquiries to the appropriate administrator or supervisor.
- Provides coverage for district receptionist as needed.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the principles of customer service methods.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite applications.
- Ability to develop unique and innovative solutions to problems.
- Independent thinking/Self-initiative: A critical thinker with the ability to focus on the things which matter most to achieving the desired outcome.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the public and others having business with the school district.
- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
High School Diploma or GED, AND two years of relevant, progressively responsible clerical accounting, data entry, customer service, insurance or closely related experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Other Requirements- Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background clearance check.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver’s license.
- May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
- May be required to work outside normal working hours.
- May be required to travel to perform work functions.
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