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COORDINATOR, BENEFITS

Employer
Denver Public Schools
Location
Denver, CO, US
Salary
Competitive
HUMAN RESOURCES

2 35 work days

F TE: 1.0

S alary Range: $23.10-$28.08 per hour ($43,432-$52,800 annually non-exempt)

Essential Functions and Objectives:

Responsible for the coordination of leave of absence and benefit administrative duties for Human Resources. Will administer and coordinate with assigned schools/departments in the areas of leaves of absence.

- Determine employee eligibility for general, FMLA and Military leave requests and processes all related requests based on State, Federal, Bargaining Unit provisions and DPS policy.

- Review LOA, disability, death and time off work cases for handling and ensuring application of Federal and State regulations as required.

- Serves as a backup for co-workers and/or other key business processes, as needed.

- Ensure accurate leave and employment status information is recorded in HR systems in a timely manner.

- Communicate regularly with employees and managers regarding begin leave and return to work information and pay and benefits status while on leave.

- Act as liaison with HR Partners, Benefits or Payroll to research and resolve issues related to leave status, pay or benefits while on leave.

- Act as liaison with Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and The Standard for accurate reporting of paid/unpaid time while on leave for pension purposes and short or long term disability.

- Provide short or long term disability enrollment forms to employees expected to be eligible for such benefit.

- Collaborate with employee relations and legal for guidance on approval or rejection of leave of absences as needed.

- Responds to payroll department inquiries to ensure correct payment for employees during leave status.

- Coordinates with ADA specialist when accommodation is requested on extended leaves.

- Respond to general questions from employees and managers regarding leave of absence policies and requirements.

- Complies with Federal and State laws and regulations, and adheres to bargaining unit terms and conditions.

- Maintain quality standards through case and call monitoring, transaction audits and other quality control processes providing regular feedback/coaching to HR Call Center Reps.

- Provides exceptional customer service to all customers and stakeholders; Reviews and verifies incoming and outgoing documentation for completeness, accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.

- Supports continuous improvement initiatives .

- Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:

- Two or more years of experience in Human Resources, preferably related to FMLA.

- Experience with Infor (Lawson) Global Human Resources and Workforce Software preferred.

- Experience in a union environment and exposure to collective bargaining agreements helpful.

- Ability to produce in a high-volume work environment.

- Must be very organized and able to follow a systematic method of completing tasks.

- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and manage a high volume, fast paced environment.

- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

- Strong communication and customer service skills, with proven ability to work with a diverse employee population.

- Ability to communicate diplomatically, persuasively, effectively (oral and written).

- Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with other HR Departments.

- Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

- Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws and FMLA guidelines.

Education Requirements:

- High School diploma or equivalent required.

- Bachelor\u2019s degree preferred.

Other information: Our Human Resources Team is an integral part of DPS. Although we aren\u2019t always in the schools, we\u2019re in it for the kids. We work closely with our school leaders to ensure we\u2019re putting great teachers in every classroom, and take great care to ensure DPS hires and retains the highest quality candidates for all roles throughout the district. We do this by incorporating our Shared Core Values\u2014Students First, Integrity, Equity, Collaboration, Accountability and Fun \u2013 into everything we do. Additionally, we support retention of our valued team members in a variety of ways including facilitating professional development and performance management activities and designing and managing Total Rewards Programs to help Team DPS achieve health and wellness for themselves and their families. When you join us, you join a dedicated, diverse team of over one hundred professionals who come from many walks of life. One thing we all share is a deep sense of commitment to support Denver Public Schools\u2019 vision: Every Child Succeeds.

About Denver Public Schools:

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

Under the leadership of Superintendent Susana Cordova and guided by the tenets of The Denver Plan, DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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