HR Generalist II - Compensation & Benefits

Alexandria City Public Schools - Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Alexandria, VA

Educational Services

About the position

The HR Generalist-II position at Alexandria City Public Schools is a critical role that focuses on managing leave and benefits services for employees. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, customer service skills, and interpersonal abilities, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and effective communication regarding employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Administer various leave types (e.g., FMLA, personal leave) ensuring compliance with legal requirements and proper documentation.
• Oversee the Workers' Compensation program, track employee leave, and coordinate with third-party administrators.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of substitute pay.
• Manage health, welfare, and retirement plans, process enrollments and life events, and communicate benefits information effectively.
• Assist the Director of Compensation and Benefits in managing the reclassification process to collect documents and respond to process inquiries.
• Assist the Compensation Specialist with maintaining and processing year employee contracts, position management in HRIS system, yearly contract to employee audit process, year division calendar creation process, and processing employee actions in HRIS system.
• Address inquiries and resolve issues regarding compensation and benefits with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to government and state regulations related to compensation and benefits administration.
• Act as a resource for employees, vendors, and auditors regarding benefits enrollment, OSHA Filing, Family and Medical Leave Act, workers' compensation, classification, total compensation, and/or Virginia Legislation relating to public schools.
• Assist in the annual benefits enrollment process, including communication and presentations.
• Participate in identifying inefficiencies and completing assigned projects.
• Ensure effective communication with employees about their benefits and eligibility.
• Manage and review new hire documentation for employees and dependents.
• Collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate deductions for employees on leave.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a related field; equivalent training and experience also acceptable.
• HR Certification preferred.
• At least five years in compensation, benefits, and/or leave administration or HR management with a significant focus on compensation or benefits.
• 2-5 years of experience in employee compensation, benefits or insurance administration.
• Ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks/projects.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-management in a fast-paced environment with problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficient in Excel and adept at navigating online systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Customer-service orientation in HR settings.
• Experience in developing educational and training materials.