Grants/Contracts Specialist - Higher Ed. jobs in Mesa, AZ

BASIS Ed is seeking a Benefits Specialist to join its growing team at our Scottsdale Central Office.

The Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering all company benefit programs and packages. Ensures the company’s compliance with applicable laws. Builds relationships and serves as the liaison between benefit vendors, the payroll team, the human resources team, and school employees to ensure that key information is communicated timely and accurately. Assists in the planning and implementation of the Benefits Annual Enrollment process.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Administer all company benefit programs and packages including, but not limited to - 401k, health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HRA, Health Advocate, Telemedicine, and the Employee Assistance Program.
• Determine eligibility and provide all benefit enrollment materials.
• Create and conduct benefit presentations (in person and virtually)
• Become a key source of knowledge to answer employee question about company benefits.
• Oversee ongoing educational efforts for benefits with employees.
• Assist Benefits Manager in planning and managing the Benefits Annual Enrollment process and all relevant communications, including benefit presentations.
• Approve and submit COBRA records to vendor.
• Process employee Life Events in a timely manner; collect and approve appropriate documentation.
• Assist in the administration of the company 401k program; work closely with payroll and human resources leaders to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Build strong, consistent relationships with benefit vendors; participate in regular meetings and conference calls with vendor representatives.
• Serve as the liaison between benefit vendors, employees, and the human resources team to ensure that key information is communicated timely and accurately amongst all parties.
• Maintain the company’s strategic wellness program.
• Semi-annual office hours in local schools
• Ensure that company practices are compliant with HIPAA and Affordable Care Act regulations and requirements.
• Backup to Benefits Manager
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Ability to develop and maintain order while documenting, filing, and coordinating tasks.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Effectively convey information both verbally and in writing. Communicate in a manner that is clear, complete, and concise.
• Ability to take responsibility for own work, establish trust, and be receptive to feedback.
• Seek out and engage in group participation to complete or improve work. Work effectively with others in a positive and productive manner.
• Build genuine relationships. Be respectful and inclusive in decision making; work well with others regardless of level, background, or opinions; maintain positive and professional relationships.
• Prioritize and execute day to day responsibilities to best respond to business demands. Maximize productivity and minimize wasted time. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• 1-3 years applicable experience.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and auditing purposes. Ability to learn new software systems to manage benefit enrollment and approvals.

Benefits and Salary:

• Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience
• BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:
  • Employer paid medical and dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • PTO
  • Ability to add dependents
  • 401k with partial match that grows over time

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act and applicable state law, BASIS* does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other classification protected by law in any of its business activities, including its educational programs and activities which comply fully with the requirements of state and federal law and Title IX. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding BASIS’ non-discrimination policies: Beverly Traver, Compliance and Equity Investigator, BASIS Educational Group, LLC., 7975 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, (480) 289-2088.

*As used in this policy, the term "BASIS" refers to: BASIS Educational Group, LLC, BASIS Charter Schools, Inc., BTX Schools, Inc., BDC, A Public School, Inc., BBR Schools, Inc., and all affiliated entities.