HR Team Lead - Benefits

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Mississippi, Department of Child Protection Services, seeks an HR Team Lead - Benefits in Hinds County, MS. This full-time role reports to the Division of Human Resources and leads a team of HR Generalists, guiding onboarding, benefits administration, and retirement document processing.

Emphasis on coordinating with external providers and ensuring accurate benefits records statewide. Position supports MDCPS mission to protect Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families while

Qualifications

• Functions in an independent manner performing a variety of complex HR duties.
• Supervise the benefit coordinators and oversee onboarding & separation benefits.
• Complete PERS forms including refund documents and beneficiary changes.
• Assist with retirement documents and retirement pending employees' insurance.
• Perform quality checks of benefits-related data and support benefits staff.
• Assist managers with staffing needs through interviews and selections.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of HR Generalists and oversee new hire orientation.
• Process benefits/insurance at onboarding and separation.
• Coordinate with external providers and plan representatives.
• Prepare and submit retirement-related documents to PERS.

Skills

Team leadership

Benefits administration

Employee coaching

Hiring/interviews

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

HR Team Lead - Benefits in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$47,425.15 - $80,919.16 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9457-0681-20261009Hs

0681 - CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES

Opening Date

10/12/2026

10/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$47,425.15

$80,919.16

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of experience.

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services has a position available within the Division of Human Resources, located at the State Office. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi's at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance. Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Touya Harrington of Workforce Development at 601-301-8494 or [e-mail]

About the Position

This is a time limited position. Duties: Functions in an independent manner performing a variety of complex and difficult professional Human Resources duties. This position will be responsible for assisting in the training, coaching, mentoring, performance assessment/reviews, and employee development of a team of HR Generalists.Directly supervise the benefit coordinators, oversee and the new hire orientation, process benefits/insurance at onboarding & separation, and act as a liaison with external entities, providers, vendors, and other health plan and employee benefits representatives. The Incumbent will also be responsible for completing PERS forms including refund documents, leave certification forms, Beneficiary changes, and Name/or address change forms. Team lead will also assist with the submission of Retirement documents to PERS and sending all Retirement insurance documents to retirement pending employees.The incumbent will also be responsible for performing quality checks of benefits-related data, providing support to the benefits coordinator by assisting employees with benefits claim issues and plan changes. Assist managers with staffing needs through employee selection processes and interviews.

What you'll need to be Successful

In order to be successful in this position you must exhibit the following: Demonstrates service orientation showing a sense of responsibility and commitment to serving the public. Shows understanding, courtesy, tact, empathy. Has ability to develop and maintain relationships. Has a work ethic that is productive, diligent, conscientious, timely. Possesses self-management skills and maintain a positive attitude. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Plans effectively to achieve or exceed goals. Sets and meets deadlines. Conducts oneself in a professional, consistent manner when representing the organization. Understands insurance terminology, processes and benefits, and life insurance basics.

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Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201