Lead Benefits Specialist

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) seeks a Lead Benefits Specialist to oversee planning, administration, and communication of employee benefits. You will ensure offerings remain competitive, compliant, and responsive to employee needs.

You will provide guidance to HR and staff, potentially leading a small team handling benefits operations, with a hybrid schedule including weekly onsite work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of State HR systems and processes.
• Understanding of federal and state HR laws and policies.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with tact and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, administration, and communication of employee benefits programs.
• Ensure benefit offerings are competitive and compliant with regulations.
• Provide guidance to HR and employees; may lead a small benefits team.
• Support policy development and system improvements for benefits operations.

Skills

State HR systems

Federal/state laws

Communication

Job description

Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

HR Technician III (NS)

Position Number

Grade NC09

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website .

Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

The Lead Benefits Specialist oversees the planning, administration, and communication of employee benefits programs. This role ensures that benefit offerings are competitive, compliant with regulations, and effectively support employee needs. The Lead Benefits Specialist serves as a subject‑matter expert, provides guidance to HR and employees, and may lead a small team responsible for benefits operations.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $ 41,206 -$ 72,113

• Working to considerable knowledge of State HR systems and processes.
• Basic to working knowledge of federal and state laws, and State policies, procedures and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to handle confidential matters with tact and discretion; to express ideas clearly and concisely; to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions within area of responsibility; able to learn and apply rules, procedures, and practices for various human resources management activities or personnel actions.

Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours

Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date

About the DHHS Division of Human Resources

The DHHS Division of Human Resources is responsible for strategic and tactical human capital management within DHHS including compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations affecting employee relations, recruitment/selection, job evaluation, salary administration, benefits, workers compensation, safety, and core staff development.

Compensation and Benefits

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.