Specialist, Employee Benefits (Workers’ Compensation)

Lamar CISD -
Rosenberg, TX

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Job Details

Qualifications

Workers' compensation insurance knowledge
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

JOB STATUS:

OPEN

POSTING DATE:

07/08/2026

CLOSING DATE:

07/15/2026 11:59 PM

POSTING NUMBER:

00007930

LOCATION:

Human Resources

POSITION TITLE:

Specialist, Employee Benefits (Workers’ Compensation)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Purpose: To assist in the administration of the employee benefits affairs of the District in a manner that preserves confidentiality and projects a professional image of the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Monitor return to work status of employees on Workers’ Comp leave and inform appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

Receive all Employees’ First Report of Injury from various schools and departments of the district.

Ensure information reported is complete and correct. Interact with all levels of employees to investigate any information that is questionable or incomplete.

Assist the injured employee in arranging an appointment with a doctor in the event the employee requires medical attention.

Verify all work-related injuries with physicians, hospital, and/or pharmacies as needed.

Complete all required reports for reporting accidents to the insurance companies and the Texas Department of Insurance/Division of Workers’ Compensation on a timely basis and in compliance with deadlines.

Establish, maintain and coordinate all workers’ compensation reports, files and documentation on all reported work-related injuries.

Interact with workers’ compensation insurance administration staff, i.e., claims supervisors, claims adjustors and others as required in providing documented information and telephone reporting to this organization in an efficient and timely manner.

Review and process weekly, bimonthly, and quarterly reports and invoices from the District’s workers’ compensation administrator.

Work with Payroll to coordinate absences and return to work of employees on workers’ comp leave.

Assign safety videos to applicable injured employees.

Assist employee benefits specialist with processing new hire/employee benefits additions, changes and termination of benefits along with processing qualifying life events and reconciliation/billing of employee premiums due to leave.

Assist with verification of benefits via completion of letters/forms.

Assist with reconciliation of MUNIS/FFENROLL deduction discrepancies during annual open enrollment.

Counsel with employees and assist them with various benefits problems dealing with insurance and deductions.

Maintain public relations with various providers and employees of the District.

Assist in scheduling and attending monthly insurance committee meetings with District Insurance Committee.

Compile data requested by current and future insurance companies.

Compile data requested by various governmental and school agencies.

Attendance at work is an essential function.

Attend workshops and/or seminars for professional development.

Assist with responding to Texas Workforce Commission inquiries including applications for unemployment benefits and unemployment hearings.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Experience:

Workers’ Compensation experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

High school diploma or G.E.D.
30 accredited college hours or five years of Payroll/Human Resources and workers’ compensation related experience preferred
Bilingual skills preferred
Valid Texas driver’s license
Eligible for coverage under the district’s vehicle insurance program

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to interpret and disseminate insurance and benefits information to individuals and groups
Expertise in the knowledge of laws and procedures pertaining to Worker’s Compensation preferred
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Expertise in the operation of common office equipment and machines including operations of 10 key calculator
Expertise in Human Resources/Benefits Information Systems
Knowledge of federal and state laws pertaining to insurance, including insurance terms, procedures, and regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Systems and related technology

OTHER INFORMATION:

Equipment Used: Computer (data entry and word processing), typewriter, calculator and laser printer.

Working Conditions
Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds), use of fingers (computer), specific visual requirements (using computer), specific hearing requirements (phone conversations).

JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:

APPLY TO:

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

GROUP / GRADE:

Wage/Hour Status: Hourly; Reports To: Director, Employee Services & Benefits; Date Revised: October 2022

SALARY:

Pay Grade: 8

DAYS:

230

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