What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits and Recruitment Specialist (Full-Time) position at New River Community College?
Position Area:
Staff
Qualifications Required:
Evidence of well-developed skills in:
Organization and management of routine daily responsibilities.
Oral and written communication.
Problem solving with ability to take independent action within procedural guidelines.
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students in a team-oriented environment.
Proficiency in use of technology such as Microsoft Excel.
Proven ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to follow up effectively.
Additional Considerations:
Additional factors that may be considered include:
Experience with HRIS and ATS platforms, including PeopleSoft and PeopleAdmin, or comparable systems
Knowledge of employee benefits and experience with benefits administration platforms.
Familiarity with system integrations across hiring, payroll, and benefits processes.
Duties:
Manage the entire hiring process from job posting to offer acceptance.
Administer and maintain employee benefits programs, including group health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, and retirement benefits.
Process enrollments, changes, termination and qualified life events.
Serve as the primary contact for employee questions about benefits.
Deliver benefit orientation for new hires.
Coordinate open enrollment.
Provide retirement counseling to prospective retirees and benefits assistance to current retirees.
Maintain employee benefits systems and ensure accurate communication of benefit changes to payroll for proper deductions.
Assist the HR Manager with benefits-related reporting, reconciliations, and compliance documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary:
$44,192
Start Date:
January 25, 2026
Application Deadline:
December 10, 2025
Application Details:
Apply online at: VCCS Jobs
Or
Forward a completed state application and resume to:
Human Resources Office
New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 674-3635
(540) 674-3651 Fax
(540) 674-3619 TDD
(866) 462-6722 Toll-Free
e-mail: hrinformation@nr.edu
Salary : $44,192