Benefits & Leave HR Coordinator

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks a Human Resources Associate to support benefits and leave administration. You will process benefits, counsel employees on options, and ensure compliance with IRS 125, FMLA, and related guidelines.

Onboard new hires, manage payroll forms, and maintain leave data across systems. The role requires an HR certification or equivalent, a high school diploma or GED, plus 3 years in an office/clerical environment, with preferred HR experience.

Qualifications

• Current professional HR certification issued by HRCI (PHR or SPHR), or SHRM (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Preferred)
• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent Required
• Bachelor's Degree in related field Preferred
• 3 years in an office/clerical environment Required
• Experience in human resources or leave administration Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in the organization, coordination, and implementation of all benefits and leave administration processes, through processing benefits and leave information and assisting employees with benefits and leave-related issues.
• Evaluate and counsel employees on benefit and leave options and comply with local and federal guidelines including, but not limited to, section 125 guidelines of the IRS, extended leave of absence, FMLA compliance, personal disability, Sick Leave Bank, Workers' Compensation, adoption, and military.
• Process the employee benefits PeopleSoft worklist in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist new hires with items related to onboarding.
• Submit optional payroll forms for needed updates.
• Maintain leave information in the Leave Database in Lotus Notes.
• Produce the monthly Short-Term Disability payroll.
• Assist employees when returning from a leave of absence regarding work restriction and benefits elections.

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools seeks a Human Resources Associate to support benefits and leave administration. You will process benefits, counsel employees on options, and ensure compliance with IRS 125, FMLA, and related guidelines.

Onboard new hires, manage payroll forms, and maintain leave data across systems. The role requires an HR certification or equivalent, a high school diploma or GED, plus 3 years in an office/clerical environment, with preferred HR experience.