SUMMARY

The HR Benefit Associate works collaboratively with the Benefits team to provide support and administration for our District benefit plans, leaves of absence, retirement selections, and wellness programs.  With a focus on customer service, the Benefits Associate works with District staff and others to deliver information, problem solve, advocate, and provide general HR assistance. 

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- DEPENDING ON ASSIGNED FUNCTIONAL AREA:

Four years administrative or Human Resources experience, which includes benefits and basic bookkeeping/accounting experience.

OR

An Associate’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or related field

AND

Two years of related Human Resources or Benefits Administration experience.

Knowledge of FMLA and processing leaves of absence.

Knowledge and ability to use spreadsheet, database, word processing, HRIS or equivalent programs.

Knowledge of HIPAA regulations

Excellent customer service skills.

Verbal & written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.  

 

 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management or related field.

Experience in a school district setting.

Experience with Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and Long-Term Disability program 

Experience  working with government regulations that relate to employee retirement benefits   ASRS.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

FBI fingerprint background check

Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

Ability to work an irregular work schedule and overtime as needed

 

COMMENTS

Effective: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: District Office - 1010 E. 10th St.
Classification: Supervisory Confidential 

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day 
Work Calendar: 12 month  

 

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on the salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

 

 

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.