HR Benefits & Leave Specialist

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

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Human Resources Associate - Benefits Administration to support benefits and leave processes at the Instructional Support Center in Georgia. The role assists employees with benefits questions, ensures IRS 125 and FMLA compliance, and handles payroll-related tasks in PeopleSoft.

The position requires an HR certification, a high school diploma or GED with a related Bachelor’s preferred, and 3 years in an office environment.

Qualifications

• Current HR certification preferred (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP).
• H.S. Diploma or GED; Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred.
• 3 years in an office/clerical environment; HR or leave administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist benefits and leave processes and respond to employee inquiries.
• Process benefits and leave information and ensure IRS/ FMLA compliance.
• Maintain Leave Database and payroll-related items in PeopleSoft.
• Support Open Enrollment activities and communicate plan changes to employees.
• Provide world-class customer service and accurate data entry.
• Collaborate with HR Benefits/Leave leadership and other teams.

Skills

Communication

HR Certification

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Lotus Notes

Payroll Forms

Onboarding

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Lotus Notes

Job description

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Human Resources Associate - Benefits Administration to support benefits and leave processes at the Instructional Support Center in Georgia. The role assists employees with benefits questions, ensures IRS 125 and FMLA compliance, and handles payroll-related tasks in PeopleSoft.

The position requires an HR certification, a high school diploma or GED with a related Bachelor’s preferred, and 3 years in an office environment.