Job Description

Title: COORDINATOR OF COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Position Type: Exempt

Primary Function:

Audits and evaluates School Division positions, including collecting and analyzing data for classification reviews and market studies, to maintain job descriptions and pay schedules; manages the daily operation of the benefit program, including administration of all insurance benefits and retirement plans

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in human resources or a related field; 5 years experience in compensation and employee benefits programs; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
CCP/CBP certifications preferred; experience with AS 400 system desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of computer software applications, including MS Office Suite
Strong analytical skills and excellent oral and written communications skills.
Considerable knowledge of human resource professional management programs and current human resources laws and regulations
Considerable knowledge of compensation and benefit programs
Strong organizational skills
Ability to manage several different benefits programs effectively in conjunction with other human resources tasks and assignments
Ability to work with limited supervision

Performance Responsibilities:

Administers formulation of the classification and pay plan; processes salary actions and advises department officials on compensation issues in order to ensure compliance with policy and identify and resolve discrepancies
Performs audits and evaluations of various School Division positions; interviews incumbents and supervisors; maintains documentation associated with new positions and reclassifications
Collects and analyzes data for classification reviews and market studies from a variety of sources; conducts telephone and written salary surveys; makes recommendations for classifications and salary adjustments, including the annual cycle salary review in conjunction with York County
Designs and develops salary surveys and responds to appropriate survey requests
Meets with carriers/vendors to discuss developing benefits needs; surveys other localities and organizations in order to remain competitive in the benefits area
Coordinates and leads the benefits committee
Responds to inquiries from employees regarding benefits and resolves problems that may arise; plans annual open enrollment and responds to inquiries regarding status changes
Remains abreast of current trends in compensation, benefits (to include COBRA and HIPAA administration), and retirement plans; researches and recommends new alternatives or modifications to pay practices and benefits
Supervises benefits assistants in the administration and coordination of work
Working through third party administrators, assists the EAP and Flexible spending account vendors
Serves as the HIPAA Privacy Official
Conducts employee counseling sessions concerning the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) to answer retirement and life insurance questions. Serves as the Assistant Plan Administrator for the YCSD Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
Exercises initiative and independent judgment in the execution of duties
Exercises tact, courtesy and confidentiality in frequent contact with employees, vendors and representatives from outside agencies and organizations
Prepares material for inclusion in policy or SOP manual or other documents
Prepares request-for-proposals and assists the Director of Human Resources with the negotiation of contracts
Provides presentations at new employee orientation sessions and to the School Board on occasion
Performs other duties or special projects as assigned

Reports to:

Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Terms of Employment:

Twelve months a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

9/1/2005