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Benefits & Onboarding Specialist - Managerial/Confidential

Akron CSD

47 Bloomingdale Avenue

Akron , NY 14001

Classified - Position - Other (Classified)

Job Number 3300053562

Start Date

Open Date 09/24/2025

Closing Date 10/03/2025

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Akron Central School is accepting applications for the following non-instructional anticipated position:

Benefits & Onboarding Specialist - Managerial/Confidential

Civil Service Non-Competitive

Full-Time - Twelve Months

7.5 Hours Per Day

Normal Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Hourly Rate: minimum starting rate $27.00

Anticipated Start Date: November 2025

Application Deadline: October 3, 2025

Job Type: Civil Service Non-Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of professional personnel experience

+ Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's Degree and four (4) years of professional personnel experience

+ An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B)

+ Experience managing benefits and/or onboarding employees in or for a New York State public school or governmental entity preferred.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves assisting in performing various activities in the areas of benefit administration and onboarding. Benefit administration includes, for employees and retirees, coordinating and communicating benefit plans, maintaining accurate enrollment records, and reconciling monthly invoices from vendors.

Onboarding will include assisting in the creation and implementation of an onboarding process. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the School Business Administrator and the District Treasurer.

Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Assists in reviewing documentation to process benefit applications, enrollments, and qualifying changes; submits to third-party administrators.

Provides explanation of benefits to employees and retirees, including health, dental, life, and flexible spending, COBRA, deferred compensation, retirement

Performs various calculations, including premium calculations and payroll deductions; communicates premium payment obligations to employees and retirees;

Prepares and maintains detailed databases and or spreadsheets to track benefit submissions and payments into benefit plans for retirees and employees.

Reviews, maintains and reconciles daily employee attendance records and leave plans. Responsible for regular updates and annual leave plan rollover. Communicates with Building level clerical staff regarding staff absences. Serves as the District liaison to BOCES Absence Management team.

Assists in the development and implementation of communication campaigns for benefit-related activities such as Open Enrollment, Benefit Fairs, and wellness activities; assists in the coordination and participates in benefit-related events.

Assists in the annual rollover of employee records, generates reports, reviews compensation and benefit allocations for accuracy in accordance with collective bargaining agreements.

Assists in the processing of various employment transactions utilizing paper forms or electronically submitted; collaborates with applicable staff on matters of HRIS capabilities

Assists by serving as liaison to Finance Services for benefit-related matters.

Reviews and reconciles invoices from insurance vendors with employee deductions.

Assists in the development and coordination of the onboarding process. Works with appropriate staff and HRIS to complete all aspects of onboarding.

Participates in reviewing, revising, developing and maintaining benefit-related policies and procedures.

May assist in the performance of audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies and collective bargaining agreements

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of the principles, practices and terminology used in benefit administration; good knowledge of Akron Central Schools and its organizational structure; good knowledge of the benefit plans provided to employees and retirees;

Knowledge of all collective bargaining agreements/ employment contracts at Akron Central School District;

Good knowledge of applicable laws, rules, policies and regulations; excellent customer service skills;

Ability to research and interpret contract language; ability to compile and maintain statistical data; ability to prepare comprehensive reports; ability to communicate effectively both written and orally;

Ability to use a variety of electronic software applications; sound professional judgment; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Other duties as assigned by the District Treasurer, School Business Administrator or Superintendent. Duties may include cross-training in other related Business Office areas to ensure complete knowledge of operations and redundancy of systems.

* This position has been designated by the New York Public Employment Relations Board as being "Managerial/Confidential".

Anyone who wishes to apply for the above opening should fill out a Non-Instructional Application and submit it to Mr. Paul Kowalski, School Business Administrator. Applications are available in the Business Office or online athttp://www.akronschools.org/Page/15.Please reference Posting #1028 on the application.

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Itinerant Location District Office

Salary: From 27.00

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Probationary

Position Status Full time

Start Date November 2025

Technology Literacy Microsoft Office

Contact Person's Name Mr. Paul Kowalski

Contact Person's Title School Business Administrator

Contact Person's Phone 716-542-5020

Contact Person's Email [email protected]

Job Posting Link www.akronschools.org/district/employment/job-opportunities