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Fairfax County Public Schools · 3 weeks ago

Benefits Specialist I, Disability and Employee Leave

Virginia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$75K/yr - $128K/yr

1+ years exp

Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking a Benefits Specialist I to administer employee disability and leave benefit programs. The role involves data analysis, vendor communication, and the development of professional materials to enhance benefits awareness and compliance.

EducationHigher EducationKnowledge Management

Responsibilities

Participates in the planning, development, implementation, and communication of disability and employee leave benefits programming

Acts as a liaison for benefits information; participates in maintaining and analyzing the accuracy of computerized data

Conducts internal and external research; works collaboratively with staff and other departments

Networks with various vendors to confirm employee status and identify situations that impact eligibility

Documents employee benefits issues that involve eligibility, plan provisions, and technology; resolves discrepancies between staff and external vendors and proposes solutions to highly escalated situations

Identifies reoccurring benefit knowledge gaps and provides recommendations for communications or materials that would increase school personnel and central office staff understanding

Creates and develops professional development materials that document applicable workflows, process, regulations, and disability and employee leave benefits programming best practices

Develops, prepares, and/or assembles reports, charts, and graphics, as required

Audits vendor case reporting to internal systems reporting to ensure data accuracy

Monitors and ensures compliance with established regulations, policies, and procedures

Assists with analyzing and documenting standard operating procedures for the office

Performs information systems testing

Performs duties in accordance with policies, and regulations; may propose changes to processes and procedures

Performs related duties as required or assigned

Qualification

Human ResourcesBenefits AdministrationData AnalysisClient ServiceProfessional CertificationResearch SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate degree in human resources or benefits-related field

One (1) year of experience in human resources and/or benefits administration

+ Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience

Knowledge of the theory, procedures, and practices related to benefit administration

Familiarity with school division regulations, policies, and procedures

Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation and analysis

Skill in client service/relations

Ability to deal quickly and accurately with quantitative information and verify the correctness of actions

Ability to research issues, analyze data, and provide recommended solutions

Ability to work as part of a team to ensure a program meets its goals

Ability to produce and reconcile reporting to vendor case records

Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with culturally diverse school-based personnel, central office staff, and outside agencies

Ability to communicate effectively, in a variety of media, both orally and in writing