
Employee Benefits Specialist I/II at Santa Clara County Office Of Education
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Employee Benefits Specialist I
Any combination equivalent to:
- Education: College-level course work in human resources, public administration, or a related field is highly desirable, AND
- Experience: One (1) year fiscal/statistical record keeping experience related to group employee benefits and/or health insurance programs. Experience must include maintaining computerized records.
Employee Benefits Specialist II
Any combination equivalent to:
- Education: College-level course work in human resources, public administration, or a related field is highly desirable, AND
- Experience: Three (3) years fiscal/statistical record keeping experience related to group employee benefits or similar health insurance programs. Experience must include maintaining computerized records, and interpreting and applying complex laws, rules and regulations. Experience providing technical leadership is desirable.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Valid California driver's license
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Employee Benefits Specialist I
Any combination equivalent to:
- Education: College-level course work in human resources, public administration, or a related field is highly desirable, AND
- Experience: One (1) year fiscal/statistical record keeping experience related to group employee benefits and/or health insurance programs. Experience must include maintaining computerized records.
Employee Benefits Specialist II
Any combination equivalent to:
- Education: College-level course work in human resources, public administration, or a related field is highly desirable, AND
- Experience: Three (3) years fiscal/statistical record keeping experience related to group employee benefits or similar health insurance programs. Experience must include maintaining computerized records, and interpreting and applying complex laws, rules and regulations. Experience providing technical leadership is desirable.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Valid California driver's license
Comments and Other Information
THE POSITION
The Personnel Services Division is now accepting applications for Employee Benefits Specialist I/II.
To perform highly responsible functions and tasks relating to the employee benefits programs of the County Office of Education including, but not limited to, enrolling and orienting employees regarding benefit programs, paying insurance carriers for coverage, charging costs to appropriate program fund accounts, facilitating unemployment insurance claim processing, maintaining tuberculosis records, processing invoices, and tax shelter account changes, voluntary payroll deductions, and establishing direct deposit payroll accounts.
The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with strong data analysis and interpretation skills. They demonstrate excellent organizational abilities and a customer-focused approach, with the ability to effectively communicate complex benefits information.
This position is full-time, in-person and has a work year of 12 months, 261 days, 8 hours per day.
This position is an alternate class series. Passing candidates will be screened in as a Level I or Level II based on their education and experience as outlined in the job description and as it relates to the duties of the position.
To learn more about this position, click here to view the job description.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The following application materials are required:
1. Completed SchoolJobs.com Application
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume
4. Answers to supplemental questions (embedded in the online application)*
*NOTE: Supplemental questions are included in the application form and will be used in the initial screening process. Please answer these questions as fully as possible.
The application and materials must be received by the final application filing date. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the filing date.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
- Assessments and interviews may take place virtually or in-person.
- Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
- The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a written exam, tentatively scheduled for July 1, 2025.
- Those who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for July 10, 2025.
- Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list.
- Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for TBD.
- Second interviews may be held in-person.
- Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their SchoolJobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their SchoolJobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement
Comments and Other Information
THE POSITION
The Personnel Services Division is now accepting applications for Employee Benefits Specialist I/II.
To perform highly responsible functions and tasks relating to the employee benefits programs of the County Office of Education including, but not limited to, enrolling and orienting employees regarding benefit programs, paying insurance carriers for coverage, charging costs to appropriate program fund accounts, facilitating unemployment insurance claim processing, maintaining tuberculosis records, processing invoices, and tax shelter account changes, voluntary payroll deductions, and establishing direct deposit payroll accounts.
The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with strong data analysis and interpretation skills. They demonstrate excellent organizational abilities and a customer-focused approach, with the ability to effectively communicate complex benefits information.
This position is full-time, in-person and has a work year of 12 months, 261 days, 8 hours per day.
This position is an alternate class series. Passing candidates will be screened in as a Level I or Level II based on their education and experience as outlined in the job description and as it relates to the duties of the position.
To learn more about this position, click here to view the job description.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The following application materials are required:
1. Completed SchoolJobs.com Application
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume
4. Answers to supplemental questions (embedded in the online application)*
*NOTE: Supplemental questions are included in the application form and will be used in the initial screening process. Please answer these questions as fully as possible.
The application and materials must be received by the final application filing date. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the filing date.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
- Assessments and interviews may take place virtually or in-person.
- Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
- The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a written exam, tentatively scheduled for July 1, 2025.
- Those who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for July 10, 2025.
- Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list.
- Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for TBD.
- Second interviews may be held in-person.
- Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their SchoolJobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their SchoolJobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
- Tuition Reimbursement