Benefits Specialist – Public Schools

Central Office; Mineral (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisa County Public Schools is seeking a Benefits Specialist to manage the administration of all benefits and retirement programs for employees. This is a 12-month position (260 days) reporting to the Director of Finance.

The role covers enrollment, open enrollment, FMLA administration, disability and retirement benefits coordination, and maintaining accurate benefit records with emphasis on timely processing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of benefit and retirement procedures in public schools.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to maintain varied record keeping systems.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Enrolls new employees in benefit plans.
• Processes status changes and reviews claims.
• Prepares open enrollment documentation and schedule.
• Processes open enrollment benefit plan transfers.
• Maintains vendor contact to investigate discrepancies.

Skills

Benefits knowledge

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Louisa County Public Schools is seeking a Benefits Specialist to manage the administration of all benefits and retirement programs for employees. This is a 12-month position (260 days) reporting to the Director of Finance.

The role covers enrollment, open enrollment, FMLA administration, disability and retirement benefits coordination, and maintaining accurate benefit records with emphasis on timely processing.