Benefits & Talent Development Specialist

BGF Industries; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BGF Industries in Danville, VA is seeking a Benefits & Talent Development Specialist to administer and manage employee benefits programs and help grow the workforce while ensuring regulatory compliance. The role focuses on benefits enrollment, vendor coordination, and employee inquiries in a dynamic HR environment.

The position also supports talent development, LMS activities, performance processes, and continuous program improvements with a strong emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration or related field.
• 3-5 years in corporate, self-insured benefits administration.
• 3 years in talent development.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Proficient in Word, Excel (Pivot Tables), PowerPoint; HRIS utilization.

Responsibilities

• Administer health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement and other benefit programs and communicate options and changes clearly.
• Coordinate open enrollment and ensure employees have information to decide.
• Process new hire benefit enrollments and changes (status updates, qualifying events, terminations).
• Work with third-party vendors and insurance providers to ensure data accuracy and review invoices.
• Serve as primary contact for benefits inquiries and resolve coverage issues.
• Ensure plans comply with ACA, ERISA and HIPAA; file required reports.
• Maintain benefits documentation per legal requirements and review programs annually.
• Assist with HR tasks and special projects; stay current on industry trends.
• Provide LMS support and help with talent development program improvements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

LMS system

HRIS utilization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

ADP Benefits

Word

Excel (Pivot Tables)

PowerPoint

Job description

Benefits & Talent Development Specialist

Full Time Danville, VA, US

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Benefits & Talent Development Specialist

Reports To: Human Resources Manager

Primary Function:

The Benefits & Talent Development Specialist is responsible for the administration and management of employee benefits programs and helps to drive the growth and development of the workforce. This role ensures compliance with relevant regulations, addresses employee inquiries, and provides support to the HR team to ensure smooth and efficient process.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administer health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement and other employee benefit programs and provide clear communication to employees regarding benefits options, policies, and changes.
• Coordinate open enrollment, ensuring employees have the information they need to make informed decisions.
• Ensure the processing of new hire benefit enrollments and changes for employees (status updates, qualifying events, terminations, etc.).
• Work closely with third-party vendors and insurance providers to ensure the accuracy of benefits data and review/approve vendor invoices.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and resolve issues related to benefit plans and coverage.
• Ensure all benefits plans comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA), ERISA, and HIPAA.
• Prepare and file required benefits-related reports and process.
• Track and maintain benefits documentation in line with legal requirements.
• Evaluate and review benefit programs annually, recommending improvements or changes as necessary.
• Assist with other HR-related tasks and special projects as needed.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in benefits administration.
• Provide administrative support for employee performance appraisals and feedback sessions.
• Serves as point contact and support person for LMS used by the company.
• Recommend improvements to talent development programs based on feedback, industry best practices and organizational needs.
• Any other duties as assigned by manager.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience with ADP Benefits
• Experience with LMS system

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Corporate, Self-Insured benefits administration
• 3 years in talent development
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Demonstrate proficient in Word, Excel – Use of Pivot Tables, etc. (Excel assessment required), PowerPoint and Presentation creation, HRIS system utilization