Overview
Risk and Benefits Specialist Jobs in Brooksville, FL at Hernando County School District
Start Date 07/01/2025
Additional Job Information
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma
Two (2) years of employee benefits, insurance, and/or risk management experience
Knowledge of office practices, procedures and equipment
Knowledge of and ability to use necessary computer programs
Ability to work independently and communicate with outside firms and agencies
Ability to exercise independent judgment and perform complex tasks with minimal supervision
Desired Qualifications:
A.A. Degree or higher
Strong customer service skills
Performance Responsibilities:
Prepare and deliver all information to sites referencing risk management and employee benefits issues
Educate members on plan policies
Analyze, prepare and execute all insurance claims in the areas of workers’ compensation, general liability, bus accidents, student accidents and property losses
Maintain tracking system of all workers’ compensation claimants, student accident claimants, all risk management claims, all new hires, retirees, and COBRA participants
Advise supervisor of all risk management and employee benefits issues through memos, reports and written and verbal correspondence
Ensure that all employee records and risk management and compliance issues are kept confidential and secured
Respond, in a timely fashion, to employee questions and concerns referencing risk management, employee benefits and compliance issues
Deliver presentations concerning risk management, employee benefits and compliance to district employees
Respond to information requests from staff, parents and community related to the District’s risk management program
Ensure all insurance refund checks are deposited and recorded according to Finance Department
guidelines and advise sites of receipt
Create check request for payments to outside vendors related to claims administration and premiums for insurance policies
Communicate employee information between third-party administrator and the district’s assigned medical care provider
Assist in obtaining documents and information related to claims &/or lawsuits involving the District’s risk management program
Process certificate of insurance requests
Provide training as needed for all site risk management and employee benefits coordinator
Provide annual update to Payroll regarding benefit and premium changes
Establish and maintain all risk management, employee benefits and compliance files
Ensure that benefit deductions are processed each payroll, amounts are implemented correctly and insurance programs are put into effect as soon as employees are eligible
Process all benefit changes for resignations in compliance with Federal COBRA laws; track monthly contributions, if applicable
Process all benefit changes for all retirees in compliance with Florida Statutes as well as Board policy and work with Florida Retirement System on implementing changes
Participate in the District’s annual open enrollment
Prepare direct pay spreadsheets and update tracker for all retiree direct pay members
Interpret, explain and enforce the benefit packages and deduction policies and procedures utilized in the school system. Report all changes to insurance companies and maintain current and accurate databases on all employees
Interface with employees and insurance carriers in resolving any problems that may arise
Provide creditable coverage information for employees on Medicare
Sustain focus and attention
Perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of Risk, Benefits and Wellness and/or designee
Physical Demands:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to
10 pounds of force regularly or as needed to move objects
Reports to:
Reports directly to the Coordinator of Risk, Benefits and Wellness and/or designee
Salary
Salary based upon approved salary schedule – Confidential Level J
https://www.hernandoschools.org/departments/hr/salary-schedules
Duty Days/Hours 249/8
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Title: Risk and Benefits Specialist
Company: Hernando County School District
Location: Brooksville, FL
