NEOGOV · 1 month ago
HR Generalist - Total Rewards (Benefits and Compensation)
La Plata, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$56K/yr - $95K/yr
4+ years expThe College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is an innovative institution committed to student success, located in a history-rich community of southern Maryland. The HR Generalist - Total Rewards is responsible for administering benefits and retirement programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting employee engagement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Administers and manages Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) cases, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance claims. Responsible for maintaining secure and confidential records and ensuring accurate tracking through organized data files and spreadsheet for each claim type
Administers Workers’ Compensation cases with the college’s WC carrier and maintains secure data files for each WC case
Maintains OSHA log on occupational illnesses and injuries and completes annual entry of data via online reporting required by OSHA
Responsible for Unemployment claims processed through Unemployment Tax Service
Assists with the administration of employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and wellness programs
Serves as primary point of contact responding to benefits inquiries from managers and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries
Responds to retirement plan inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments and contribution amounts
Responsible for processing new TIAA and Fidelity Supplemental Retirement plan elections through payroll deductions
Assists with the Annual Benefits Open Enrollment activities and employee information sessions
Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information
Ensure benefit plans are administered in compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other applicable laws and regulations
Maintains strong relationships with benefits vendors and brokers to ensure efficient service delivery and cost effectiveness
Performs quality checks of benefits-related data in the HRIS system
Reconciles Health Savings account on monthly basis
Serves as a Maryland State Retirement Plan coordinator for the college
Receives and safeguards Jot forms and resignation letters from managers and employees
Guides employees through the off-boarding process, including communicating benefits available to eligible retirees, and benefits available through COBRA
Responsible for processing all Retirement applications to MD State Retirement; including re-certifying sick leave hours one month from retirement date with MSRP
Processes all terminations in the HRIS system for permanent staff and faculty
Confirms annual leave balances to be paid out, coordinates payment with Payroll staff
Support the development and administration of the College’s compensation structure, pay grades, and job classification system
Conduct market research and salary benchmarking to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness
Partner with supervisors to create and update job descriptions in alignment with institutional standards and FLSA classifications
Assist with the annual compensation studies and market increase processes
Assist with processing annual Permanent Faculty contracts
Provide data analysis and reporting on compensation trends, pay equity, and workforce metrics
Maintain compliance with all applicable employment, compensation, and benefits laws and regulations
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with college policy and applicable laws
Assist with generating and submitting employee census reports to benefits carriers
Assist with gathering employee and retiree benefits data for auditors, including but not limited to supporting documentation of benefit enrollments and terminations
Assists with Human Resources sponsored wellness initiatives for faculty, students, and staff including but not limited to wellness fairs, organizing on campus fitness classes, and financial and mental wellbeing seminars
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Experience and/or other training may be substituted for education requirement
Four years' experience in HR and/or Benefits Administration
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Financial disclosure is required for this position
Notary Public or ability to obtain within three months of hire
Maryland State Retirement Coordinator Certification is required for this position, or ability to obtain certification within three months of hire
In-depth knowledge of benefits laws and regulations (ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FLSA, etc.)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make sound recommendations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to customer service and confidentiality
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
Demonstrate excellent work ethic and personal integrity
Ability to productively work independently as well as in a team environment
Ability to manage and prioritize assignments
Demonstrated ability to interact credibly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels within an organization
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and remotely with minimal supervision
Proficient knowledge of computer applications including common office productivity software, internet, and software applications and platforms
Preferred
Professional HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS, or CCP) preferred
Master's degree preferred
Five years' experience in HR and/or Benefits Administration
Benefits
Excellent health insurance benefits
State Retirement Pension plan
Wellness programs
Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer
College closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year
For several days in March for Spring Break
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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