Human Resources Benefits Consultant (Boone, NC)

APPALACHIAN STATE U; Walkertown (NC); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University Human Resources seeks a Benefits Consultant to provide professional administration and consultation for employee benefits, leave, workers’ compensation, disability, and retirement programs. You will serve as a trusted resource for employees and campus departments, guiding on eligibility, leave, retirement planning, and return-to-work processes while ensuring compliance.

The role focuses on regulatory compliance, case management, employee education, vendor

Qualifications

• Two years of professional human resources experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional administration and consultation for benefits, leave, workers’ compensation, disability, and retirement programs.
• Guide employees, supervisors, and campus departments on benefits eligibility, leave administration, retirement planning, and return-to-work processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, UNC System requirements, and university policies.

Skills

HR experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

APPALACHIAN STATE U APPALACHIAN STATE U ACADEMY MIDDLE FORK - Walkertown, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Human Resources Benefits Consultant (Boone, NC)

APPALACHIAN STATE U APPALACHIAN STATE U ACADEMY MIDDLE FORK - Walkertown, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945767

Application Deadline: Oct 25, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Appalachian State Human Resources advances the university’s mission by attracting, developing, and retaining talent; empowering employees to reach their full potential; fostering safe, healthy, and respectful workplaces; and providing human-centered services and professional consultation that help employees thrive.

The Benefits Consultant provides professional administration and consultation for employee benefits, leave, Workers’ Compensation, disability, and retirement programs. Serving as a trusted resource for employees, supervisors, and campus departments, this position delivers guidance on benefits eligibility, leave administration, retirement planning, and return-to-work processes while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, UNC System requirements, and University policies. The role promotes employee well-being and organizational effectiveness through case management, employee education, regulatory compliance, collaborative problem-solving, and responsive customer service. Additionally, the Benefits Consultant supports day-to-day benefits operations through claims administration, leave and disability management, retirement counseling, reporting, recordkeeping, vendor coordination, and other activities that contribute to a positive and engaging employment experience for the university community.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

EEO Employer Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,783 to $72,100 Per Year

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Human Resources

Job Requirements

• Required Education and Experience:
  Graduation from a four-year college or university with two years of professional human resources experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, policies, plan provisions, and administrative procedures.
  Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and case management skills.
  Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex information to broad audiences.
  Strong customer service, consultation, and relationship‑building skills.
  Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive employee matters with discretion.

Contact Information

• Kato Thompson
• 330 University Hall Drive
• Boone, North Carolina 28608
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]