Benefits Specialist

- Position Type:
Professional/Human Resources - Date Posted:
10/20/2026 - Location:
CORE Administration Center - Date Available:
11/03/2026 - Closing Date:
Until filled - Advise employees and retirees regarding all insurance benefits
- Conduct pre-retirement benefits counseling for retirees
- Coordinate annual Open Enrollment and other insurance meetings throughout the year
- Counsel employees regarding changes to their insurance benefits due to a life changing event and process any necessary changes
- Act as a liaison between insurance vendors, Benefits Administration software company and employees to assist in clarification of insurance questions and concerns
- Process monthly billing statements for all insurance vendors
- Participate in district Insurance Committee and recommend cost savings measures to insurance committee members
- Co-coordinate with insurance vendors to keep information current on the employee benefits website
- Ensure compliance with current regulations and requirements
- Maintain positive and collaborative working relationship with all constituents
- Administer long term disability benefits
- Submit COBRA eligibility forms to terminated employees
- Facilitate district-wide flu shot clinic
- Administer district-wide Employee Wellness Program
- Enter and maintain all insurance information in the Benefits Admin system
- Introduce and administer new insurance products when applicable
- Retain accurate and complete employee insurance records
- Act as a contributing member of the Human Resources Department, including event planning
- Work collaboratively with Business Office to ensure deductions and benefits are accurate
- Bachelor's Degree
- Two or more years experience with insurance
- Data entry, advanced technical skills with the ability to master various software programs, proficient with Google suite
- Excellent customer service skills and positive attitude
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and decision-making skills
- Demonstrate effectiveness in working independently and within a team environment
- Ability to maintain accurate and thorough records
- Experience with Skyward
- Confidentiality and professionalism
- Requires sitting, standing, bending, walking, and extensive phone use
- High level of flexibility, concentration, and confidentiality
- Flexibility in schedule to ensure coverage of department needs
| Benefits Specialist | JobID: 6847 |
Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Benefits Specialist at the CORE Administration Building. The hours for this full-time position are 7:30 - 4:00. This position is responsible for administering employee benefit programs including maintenance of information in the insurance system, billing and payments, COBRA, and long-term disabilities. Timely answering of insurance inquiries, successfully working with insurance vendors, educating employees on their insurance benefits, staying up-to-date of insurance plan options, cost-cutting measures, and current insurance issues and laws, and organizing district health and wellness initiatives.
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Annual salary: $70,000 plus experience. Eligible for paid time off benefits and medical insurance benefits