Benefits Specialist/Human Resources Office Assistant

Benefits Specialist/Human Resources Office Assistant JobID: 1531 Position Type: Office Staff/Office Staff Date Posted: 7/15/2026 Location: Pulaski County School Board Office Additional Information: Show/Hide Benefits Specialist / Human Resources Office Assistant Pulaski County Public Schools Human Resources Department Location: Pulaski, Virginia Employment Type: Full-Time (12 Months) Join Our Team! Pulaski County Public Schools is seeking a highly organized, customer-focused professional to serve as our Benefits Specialist/Human Resources Office Assistant. This position plays a vital role in supporting employees throughout their employment by administering employee benefits while providing comprehensive administrative support to the Human Resources Department. The ideal candidate enjoys helping others, maintains strict confidentiality, is detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced office environment. Position Summary Under the supervision of the Director of Human Resources, the Benefits Specialist/HR Office Assistant administers employee benefit programs, assists with onboarding and employment processes, maintains confidential personnel records, and provides administrative support for daily Human Resources operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Benefits Administration: • Administer employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary benefits. • Coordinate employee enrollments, qualifying life events, and annual Open Enrollment. • Assist employees with benefit questions and resolve coverage issues. • Serve as liaison between employees and insurance providers. • Process benefit changes accurately and timely, and balance monthly medical benefits statements. • Maintain benefit records and documentation. • Assist with COBRA administration as applicable. • Coordinate retirement benefit information with VRS. • Assist employees with leave-related benefits. FMLA, Workers Compensation, Short Term Disability. Human Resources Responsibilities: • Assist with onboarding new employees. • Maintain confidential personnel files. • Process employment verifications. • Process fingerprinting/background checks. • Coordinate employee badges. • Maintain HRIS records. Administrative Support: • Answer phones and greet visitors. • Respond to employee inquiries. • Maintain filing systems. • Backup for front office Administrative Assistant • Assist with HR projects. Qualifications Required: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Associate degree preferred. • Five years of administrative experience. • Microsoft Office proficiency. • Strong organization, communication, confidentiality, and customer service skills. Preferred: • HR or Benefits experience. • Public school/local government experience. • Knowledge of VRS, Munis, Frontline, and Vector. • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Attention to detail, interpersonal skills, professional judgment, independent work ethic, problem-solving ability, policy interpretation, customer service, and confidentiality. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for extended periods, frequent computer use, occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, and ability to move throughout school facilities. Salary: Based on the Pulaski County Public Schools SBO Office Assistant I salary scale https://www.pcva.us/o/pcva/page/hr-salary-scales-2025-2026 and commensurate with education and experience. Benefits: Health, dental, vision, VRS, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, Employee Assistance Program. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Board Policy GB: Equal Employment Opportunity/ Non-discrimination: Director of Personnel and Human Resources Richard Thomas rthomas@pcva.us . For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/nondiscrimination-in-employment-practices-in-education#: or call 1-800-421-3481 You may also contact Human Resources at: Human…