Human Resources Associate - Benefits Administration

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

Human Resources Associate - Benefits Administration JobID: 104270 Position Type: Oth Classified Support Person/Human Resources AssociateDate Posted: 9/23/2026Location: Instructional Support CenterDate Available: 10/12/2026Job Code: Human Resources Associate - 030385 Standard Hours: 40 Department: Benefits Administration - 282644 Empl Class: NA Minimum

Salary

$40,152.00/Annually Maximum

$67,170.00/Annually Scheduled Days: 245 Target Openings: 1 Job Description: Show/HideLicense and Certification

Qualifications

Current professional HR certification issued by HRCI (PHR or SPHR), or SHRM (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP PreferredEducation

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent RequiredBachelor's Degree in related field PreferredEducation

3 years in an office/clerical environment RequiredExperience in human resources or leave administration PreferredExperience

Ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful mannerAbility to exercise independent judgment, troubleshoot, and solve problemsAccuracy with computation and employee dataAbility to write routine correspondence and speak effectively when counseling employeesStrong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a high-volume processing environmentAbility to work as part of a teamFlexibility and adaptability to changeAbility to represent Gwinnett County Public Schools in a positive and professional mannerStrong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office requiredKnowledge of PeopleSoft preferredPrimary

Responsibilities

Provide assistance in the organization, coordination, and implementation of all benefits and leave administration processes, through processing benefits and leave information and assisting employees with benefits and leave-related issues. Evaluate and counsel employees on benefit and leave options and comply with local and federal guidelines including, but not limited to, section 125 guidelines of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), extended leave of absence, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) compliance, personal disability, Sick Leave Bank, Workers' Compensation, adoption, and military.Process the employee benefits PeopleSoft worklist in a timely and accurate manner.Assist new hires with items related to onboarding.Submit optional payroll forms for needed updates.Maintain leave information in the Leave Database in Lotus Notes.Produce the monthly Short-Term Disability payroll.Assist employees when returning from a leave of absence regarding work restriction and benefits elections.Assist with the weekly placement list.Process electronic Personnel Action Request (ePAR) forms for leave of absence in the PeopleSoft system and other systems in an accurate and timely manner.Update the PeopleSoft notepad to ensure employees are paid appropriately while on a leave of absence.Process leave request forms in a timely and accurate manner.Communicate with employee and principal or program manager on approval or denial of leave.Work with the Human Resources Benefits and Leave Administration Leadership team to determine Short-Term Disability and Sick Leave Bank eligibility, if applicable.Assist with all functions and activities related to the annual Open Enrollment process as assigned.Communicate benefit plan changes to employees completing annual Open Enrollment.Provide world-class customer service.Counsel employees on all benefits related issues.Maintain and manage all incoming communication relating to benefits.Research, review, and respond to customer inquiries in an accurate and timely manner.Perform other duties as assigned.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Depth Perception, Employee Benefits, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993), HCL/Lotus Notes, Human Resources, Human Resources Certification, IRS (Internal Revenue Service), Identify Issues, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Microsoft Office, Military, Multitasking, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), Payroll Forms and Checks, Peoplesoft, Physical Demands, Project/Program Management, SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), Section 125 Pre-Tax Plan, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Time Management, Worker's Compensation, Writing Skills Gwinnett County Public Schools Gwinnett County Public Schools is a high achieving, honored school system, located in the metro Atlanta area. GCPS is the largest school system in Georgia with more than 180,000 students and continuing to grow. That growth can be attributed to the fact that Gwinnett is a school system of choice for people moving to the Atlanta area. Gwinnett County citizens highly value the important role education plays in building a thriving, global community and they strongly support the school system’s pursuit of excellence. Gwinnett County Public Schools is a three-time finalist for the Broad Prize of Urban Education (2009, 2010 & 2014) and 2 time winner of the 2010 and 2014 Broad Prize, designating it as one of the nation’s top urban school districts. GCPS was voted a Forbes Magazine Top Employer and a 3- time Top Employer for Women. Gwinnett also boasts National Blue Ribbon Schools and a host of schools recognized at the state level. Company Size: 10,000 employees or more Industry: Education 0 Website: http://www.gcpsjobs.org