Job Description

Posting number: 27-00882

Department: Human Resources

Job classification: HR Specialist I / Grade 121

Posting type: Open

Categories: Human Resources

Summary

Are you a seasoned Human Resources professional with a strong background in benefits administration? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork, innovation, and high-impact projects? Do you have a passion for public service? If so, then consider a career with Loudoun County Government as an HR Benefits Specialist as the next step in your career.

Who We Are

In the Loudoun County Department of Human Resources, we serve the people who serve the community. We hire innovative thinkers and doers whose commitment to teamwork is evident. We are difference makers who support people, services, and initiatives in the evolving Loudoun community. We demonstrate effective hiring by adhering to legal, ethical, and inclusive best practices, positioning ourselves as an employer of choice. We seek Difference Makers who bring relevant and unique experiences and model values and skills that support the Loudoun Difference with a strategic Human Resources approach.

#WeAreLoudounHR

Examples of duties

The Department of Human Resources (DHR) is seeking an experienced HR Benefits Specialist to support the administration of the County's employee and retiree benefit programs. The duties of the position are detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and time-sensitive. Day-to-day responsibilities focus on customer support for benefits information and inquiries from employees and retirees. The HR Benefits Specialist reports to the Benefits Division Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to a high volume of inbound calls and emails from employees, retirees, and local HR representatives.
• Answer questions and provide information and general assistance regarding benefits and related human resources programs, plans, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Review and approve dependent eligibility and support documentation for qualified life events.
• Process payroll deductions.
• Perform program audits to ensure accuracy and compliance between HRIS and benefits vendors.
• Conduct employee benefits presentations and training.
• Process vendor invoices for administrative services.
• Support Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance tracking and reporting requirements.
• Provide retirement estimates and retirement counseling for prospective retirees.
• Generate purchase of prior service cost letters.
• Respond to auditor requests.
• Administer retirement deferrals.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for benefits administration and a desire to contribute to the success of Loudoun County, you are encouraged to apply.

Location: Leesburg, Virginia

Telework: Successful candidates may be eligible to telework up to two days per week.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; one (1) year of related work experience in Benefits Administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in the public sector is preferred. Experience working with a mid-size or larger employer (1,000+ employees) is preferred.

Knowledge of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) / payroll experience preferably in Oracle Fusion. Knowledge of MS Office applications preferred with intermediate or advanced skill level with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook. Must have strong attention to detail.

A successful candidate should have comprehensive knowledge of employee benefits concepts, practices, procedures, plans, and laws related to medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, COBRA, EAP, and deferred compensation and pension plans. Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deliver effective communications for new hire orientation, open enrollment presentations, and direct correspondence with employees and vendors.

HR professional certifications preferred.

Supplemental information

Successful candidates will undergo criminal background, driving, credit, and professional reference checks.