Benefits & Talent Development Specialist

BGF Industries, Inc; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BGF Industries, Inc. is seeking a Benefits & Talent Development Specialist in Danville, VA to manage employee benefits programs and support workforce growth.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, handle inquiries, coordinate open enrollment, and partner with vendors while supporting HR processes and LMS initiatives. The role requires experience in benefits administration and talent development, with strong organization, confidentiality, and HRIS skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in corporate, self-insured benefits administration
• At least 3 years in talent development
• Strong organizational and data management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Proficiency in Word, Excel (Pivot Tables), PowerPoint and presentation creation; HRIS experience

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage employee benefit programs (health, dental, vision, life, retirement)
• Coordinate open enrollment and new hire enrollments
• Serve as primary benefits contact and liaise with vendors/insurance providers
• Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, HIPAA and other regulations
• Prepare benefits reports and maintain documentation
• Stay current on benefits trends and best practices
• Support LMS-related tasks and talent development initiatives
• Assist HR team with other tasks as needed
• Support performance appraisal processes and feedback sessions
• Review and improve talent development programs based on feedback

Skills

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Word, Excel (Pivot Tables)

PowerPoint and presentations

HRIS system utilization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

ADP Benefits

LMS

HRIS

Job description

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