Benefits Manager - Benefits Office, Exempt, RB #26-186

Title:Benefits Manager - Benefits Office, Exempt, RB #26-186

ID:10834

Department:Human Resources

Location:City Hall

Division:Contract (Exempt)

Type:Leadership

Description

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 720 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 26-186 November 10, 2026

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Civil Service residency requirements will apply

POSITION: Benefits Manager (Board of Education) - Exempt SALARY RANGE: $95,000-$103,886 LOCATION: Benefits Office, Room 806 City Hall, Buffalo, NY 14202

APPLICATION: CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools.org Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

OVERVIEW:

Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) has begun a period of change that seeks to transform the district and its schools. A significant level of local, state, and federal attention and investment in the Buffalo Public Schools has characterized the last few years providing an incredible opportunity to ensure that all of its students graduate prepared to succeed in college or a well-paying career.

Under the leadership of Interim Superintendent Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock, the Buffalo Public Schools is seeking highly competent, motivated, dedicated and fully engaged individuals to accept leadership roles throughout the District’s 59 schools and Central Office to serve the academic, emotional and physical needs of approximately 34,000 students. The Interim Superintendent is leading a talented and committed leadership team with the aim of moving BPS toward world class status and preparing all students for success.

APPOINTMENT: Appointments are subject to the review of the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following the approval of the City of Buffalo Civil Service Division. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate. The Buffalo Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This is a high level benefit management position where duties and responsibilities are involved in all aspects of benefit management and administration. An incumbent would oversee the coordinating and administering benefits programs to employees and retirees, as well as supervising the Risk Management functions. The Benefits Manager is in frequent oral and written communication with employees and vendors, and retirees and must often clarify and complex situations concerning the availability and applicability of various kinds of employee benefits. Immediate Supervision is received from the Associate Superintendent Human Resources/Chief of Human Resources. Supervision is exercised over technical and clerical personnel assigned to the benefits department.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Provides oversight, direction, personnel administration, and supervision to employee and retiree benefits programs including group health benefits, workers compensation, and other related employee benefits

• Act as liaison to NYS Workers’ Compensation Board, Social Security, and other City Benefit Agencies and/or Departments

• Responsible for accurate communication and information sharing with NYS agencies and medical insurance representatives,

• Responsible for resolving benefit related disputes regarding policy, eligibility, termination and fringe benefits

• Oversees and creates requisitions of purchase for Brokers and vendors for benefit related products and services

• Oversees, directs and conducts open enrollment annually offering employees the option to change medical insurance carriers and flexible spending accounts

• Reviews service and benefit products from Brokers and Venders

• Analyzing bids for employee health benefits and participates in recommending the selection of insurance brokers and carriers, third party administrators and other benefits consultants

• Designs, plan, direct, and coordinate employee health, life, dental and other benefit insurances plans and/services.

• Manages bi-monthly and quarterly audits of Benefit plans

• Surveys industry and/or community to determine company's competitive position in employee benefits

• Advise and make recommendations to regarding trends, changes, and state mandates as it relates to Benefits and Compensation

• Develops, recommends and installs approved, new or modified plans and employee benefits policies and supervises administration of existing plans.

• Implements District Wellness Policy by leading the Employee Wellness Subcommittee

• Conduct assessments of workforce through personal surveys and analyzing health insurance data

• Develop health promotion operations plan

• Implement, monitor and evaluate wellness activities

• Oversees the Workers’ Compensation Program including investigations of work-related injuries and evaluations of workplace safety conditions

• Ensures compliance with New York State and Federal regulations associated with Workers Compensation and benefits programs;

• Develops cost control procedures to assure to minimize Worker’s Compensation costs

• Creates Strategy for the implementation of Federal and State benefit mandates.

• Oversee the implementation of Benefit department policies, software, and procedures that promote efficiencies and cost saving initiatives.

• Train subordinates for the use of new policies, software, procedures

• Performs related duties as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Through knowledge concerning the provisions of labor contracts in relation to employee fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment

• Thorough knowledge of State and Federal Law and Regulations with regard to Health, Benefits,and Compensation.

• Strong knowledge of HR business processes and applicable laws.

• Good knowledge of the principles and practices used in directing an organization or organizational unit

• Good knowledge of the principles and practices involved in employee counseling as it relates to benefit administration;

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices involved in benefits administration;

• Working knowledge of public school finance, budgeting, and forecasting

• Ability to coordinate and implement a system for , health insurance programs, and workers’ compensation programs;

• Ability to supervise and provide training, coaching, and direction to the work of others;

• Ability to research, analyze, compile data and create reports

• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate both orally and in writing;

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality;

• Ability to get along well with others;

• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Continuous and permanent status in the Buffalo Board of Education as a Human Resource Manager for two (2) years.

Open Competitive

• Masters’ degree or Bachelors’ Degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of full-time experience in the field of Human Resources, including recruitment, hiring, termination, employee counseling, administration of personnel records, and consulting on strategic human resource issues; one (1) year of which must be in a responsible administrative or supervisory capacity.

OR

• Masters’ Degree or Bachelors’ from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or closely related field and three (3) years of experience in personnel administration, benefits administration or labor relations;

OR

• Acceptable NYS Education Department Certification in Educational Administration (School Administrator/Supervisor, School District Administrator , School District Leader, or School District Business Leader) and two-years of experience in personnel administration, benefits administration or labor relations;

NOTE : Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full time experience requirements

FINAL FILING DATE: Until Filled APPROVED: Tami Hollie McGee Chief of Human Resources The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to [email protected] or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579