Job Overview

Performs activities related to providing employee benefits, manages enrollment in employee benefit plans, interprets complex leave and benefit rules, procedures, and requirements for school division employees, researches and analyzes personnel data to provide information to or counsel employees about requirements or eligibility for leave benefits.

Roles And Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

Develops orientation sessions and presentations; assesses orientation sessions and makes recommendations for modifications; creates educational materials related to specific benefit plans, newsletter articles and video recordings to enhance educational content.
Counsels employees on disability programs.
Oversees paperwork and on-line applications for tracking leave and workers' compensation.
Serves as subject matter expert with regard to detail of benefit plans administered.
Demonstrates job specific knowledge of school policies, federal and state regulations
Manages difficult and/or emotional situations with tact and diplomacy; maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
Monitors and interprets self-insured workers compensation and disability programs including making recommendations for changes to the programs and to administration guidelines.
Prepares mandated reports as required by federal and state; coordinates information between school system and third-party claims administrators.
Researches, reconciles and documents complex employee benefit issues.
Handles disability accommodations by ensuring all requests are reviewed and adhere to the requirement of the Americans with Disability Act and EEOC regulations.
Follows all related Standard Operating Procedures.
Conducts training sessions for related benefits, including but not limited to, disability, FMLA and leave.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education High school diploma or GED

Experience

Two (2) years of experience in a human resources environment, including data entry and customer service

Licenses and Certifications

NA

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Working knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and techniques of management information systems and database software, including file creation and maintenance
Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures; knowledge of MS Office Software to include working knowledge of MS Excel
Ability to maintain an HRMS database, perform office work quickly and efficiently while maintaining accuracy; plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively; communicate effectively; work cooperatively with others; work under pressure with frequent interruptions
Ability to maintain detailed records of salary-related personnel actions and collaborate with HRTD staff as well as other departments such as Payroll and Budget
Ability to exercise the highest level of discretion in the handling of confidential personnel information and business matters

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Supervisor, Leave and Disability Programs

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/ 248 days/ 8 hours

Salary Level: Universal 11

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $68,722 - $128,890

Remote Work Eligibility: Partial

Remote Work Disclosure

Employees who perform the responsibilities of the above position have been identified as having the potential to telework. Telework is defined as completing one's duties and responsibilities at a site other than one's assigned duty location. In order to be eligible for telework privileges, an employee must have demonstrated consistent, positive performance and have the support and approval of their direct supervisor. In addition, these employees must have reliable high-speed internet and a designated workspace that allows them privacy while completing sensitive and confidential work. Employees who are non-exempt and are teleworking will work their required scheduled hours and gain approval from their supervisor if they work more than 8 hours a day or more than 40 hours in a workweek. Teleworking privileges can be amended, changed, or revoked based upon the performance of the employee, as well as the needs of Loudoun County Public Schools.

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