Company Description

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:

By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We believe students and teachers best succeed when surrounded by an ecosystem of supports, including our central headquarters team that supports KIPP DC's 20 schools, 7,300 students, and 1,300 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to this mission.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a member of the Human Resources team, the Benefits Associate will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Human Resources department in a variety of manners. Main responsibilities include supporting day to day benefit and leave administration, maintaining KIPP DC's Human Resource Information System (HRIS), and collaborating with other Talent teams on cross-functional projects. The Benefits Associate works closely with various departments, including Payroll. This is an exempt position and will report to the Associate Director of Benefits.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Benefits Administration Support - 45%

• Manage and respond to benefit and leave inquiries in HR support inbox (Zendesk)
• Enroll and make changes to employee benefit enrollments as necessary
• Support and present benefits information in new hire orientation
• Support with open enrollment
• Submit changes to payroll in a timely manner as needed
• Liaise with payroll team on benefit related issues
• Partner with the Benefits Manager on benefit reconciliation including invoices, employee deductions, etc.
• Partner with benefit vendors on escalated employee concerns and questions
• Partner with the HR Customer Service team on benefits related issues/concerns.
• Support other responsibilities and projects, as needed

Leave Administration Support - 35%

• Support KIPP DC wellness initiatives and programs
• Be an additional point of contact for employees requesting leave including sending paperwork and creating leave calendars
• Submit workers compensation claims
• Partner with HR Manager (Benefits) as it relates to employees on leave
• Support other responsibilities and projects, as needed

Auditing and Compliance - 20%

• Reconcile benefit invoices
• Maintain and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Support the periodic auditing of benefits and 403b related data
• Proactively engage in other information vetting processes as needed
• Support with job description management
• Assist with compliance and internal audits

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required
• One to two years of relevant experience required
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP DC's mission
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Outstanding organizational skills and extraordinary attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
• Proactive to identify problems and come up with solutions
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability of work product
• Results-oriented team player who is dedicated to getting the job done
• Flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate a high level of responsibility and multiple priorities
• Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence, initiative, and leadership skills
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills

Additional Information

To Apply

Please submit an online application (including cover letter and resume) through our website at http://www.kippdc.org/careers. If you have any questions, please direct them to our recruitment team via e-mail at careers@kippdc.org. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the start date for this position is immediate. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.

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KIPP DC requires all staff to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or obtain an approval for exemption due to medical or religious reasons by November 1, 2021 or start of employment, whichever is later.

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