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Virginia's Community College System · 2 weeks ago

Compensation and Benefits Coordinator

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $113K/yr

Virginia's Community College System is committed to educational excellence and innovation to strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy. The Compensation and Benefits Coordinator will lead the administration of compensation and benefits programs while ensuring compliance and consistency across the system.

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Responsibilities

Provides advanced professional leadership in the administration of the Virginia Community College System’s compensation, benefits, retirement, and leave programs across the System Office, Shared Services Center, and 23 community colleges

Ensures accurate, compliant, and consistent application of compensation and benefits practices in alignment with Commonwealth regulations, VCCS policy, and institutional priorities

Serves as the System Office administrator for employee benefits and supplemental retirement programs, including the consolidated VCCS 403(b) plan

Provides operational and administrative support to the VCCS Fiduciary Committee

Coordinates plan operations, compliance activities, reporting, and communication with agency CHROs, vendors, and legal counsel

Provides expert consultation on classification, compensation, benefits, retirement, and leave administration

Supports HR policy development and strategic initiatives

Applies data analysis to strengthen governance, compliance, and service delivery across the system

Qualification

Employee benefits administrationCompensation practicesHRIS platformsData analysisRegulatory complianceAnalytical skillsCommunicationProject managementInterpersonal skillsCritical thinking

Required

Master's degree in a related field

Extensive experience administering employee benefits programs, including health insurance, disability, VRS programs, leave administration (FMLA, ADA, VSDP), and supplemental retirement plans

Extensive experience with classification and compensation practices, including job evaluation, salary administration, and applying relevant Commonwealth HR policies

Demonstrated experience supporting retirement plan operations, regulatory compliance, or fiduciary/governance processes

Experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws and regulations related to benefits, retirement, or compensation

Experience analyzing HR, benefits, or compensation data and preparing reports, reconciliations, and documentation

Experience providing high-level consultation and guidance to leadership, managers, or HR partners

Ability to navigate and utilize HRIS platforms and benefits administration systems

Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Comprehensive knowledge of employee benefits administration, including health, disability, life insurance, VRS retirement programs, statutory and medical leave programs (FMLA, ADA, VSDP), and supplemental retirement plans (403(b), 457)

Comprehensive knowledge of classification and compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, salary administration practices, and internal equity analysis

Considerable knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidance governing compensation, benefits, retirement, and leave administration

Knowledge of plan governance, audit requirements, internal controls, and documentation standards related to benefits and retirement plan administration

Knowledge of HR information systems, benefits administration platforms, and data reporting tools used to support HR operations and compliance

Strong analytical and data interpretation skills to support compensation analysis, benefits administration, reporting, and compliance activities

Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to leadership, agency CHROs, HR partners, and employees

Strong consultation and advisory skills, including the ability to provide clear guidance, resolve complex questions, and support informed decision-making

Project management skills to plan, coordinate, and implement compensation, benefits, and retirement-related initiatives within established timelines

Proficiency in the use of HR systems, reporting tools, and standard office applications required to administer and analyze HR programs

Ability to interpret and apply laws, policies, plan documents, and regulatory guidance to real-world HR and benefits administration scenarios

Ability to manage and coordinate complex, systemwide HR processes while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and compliance

Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including agency CHROs, plan sponsors, vendors, and legal counsel

Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information

Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment without compromising quality or compliance

Communication: The ability to articulate thoughts and deliver information effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to gain understanding

Coaching: The ability to facilitate skill development and improved performance by providing clear, specific feedback to others, understanding their goals and working with them to achieve those goals

Change Management: The ability to implement strategies for effecting change, delivering the message of change and helping people adapt to change

Managing Conflict: The ability to understand all sides of an issue, help others calmly move through emotional or tense situations, and achieve the best solution for everyone involved

Performance Management: The ability to set realistic performance expectations, demonstrate awareness of other's work performance, provide regular feedback, and track performance progress

Facilitating: The ability to impartially guide a group with an overall goal of reaching consensus, solving problems or accomplishing tasks

Critical Thinking: The ability to carefully consider multiple pieces of information, from a variety of sources and perspectives, to integrate into a rational and beneficial solution

Interpersonal Skills: The ability to interact with others in a mutually respectful, genuine, direct, and supportive manner

Strategic Management: The ability to formulate objectives and priorities and implement initiatives to bring value to the organization's long-term objectives

Project Management: The ability to see the objective, the steps and resources needed to get there, the timeline is followed and the leadership necessary to impart the vision

Preferred

Professional HR certification- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) designation

Experience working in a higher education environment

Company

Virginia's Community College System

Since 1966, Virginia’s Community Colleges have given everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened.

Founded in 1966