HR Benefits Specialist

JOB TITLE: HR Benefits Specialist LOCATION: Charlottesville, VA
REPORTS TO: Human Resources Manager FLSA STATUS: Exempt

We are Pepsi Bottling Company of Central Virginia, a family owned and operated franchise that has been in business since 1908. As an essential business, we are stable and poised for growth!

In 2026, we won a Rosie Award (from Health Rosetta) for creating a benefit program that improves quality of care and creates better experiences interacting with the medical systems for our employes and lowers costs for both the employee and the company. We are looking for a creative and energetic individual who is passionate about creating a benefit program that continues to produce positive benefits to our employees while providing top-notch customer service in a fast-paced environment!

Our benefits include onsite clinics with mental health services at all locations, self-insured medical plan with stop loss insurance in a captive structure, wellness program and much more.

JOB SNAPSHOT:

Responsible for providing expertise in benefits administration and employee relations in conjunction with the Human Resources Manager. This dynamic role will help develop and implement key Human
Resources incentives to ensure an engaging work environment for our Team Members.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Benefits Administration:

• Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), HSA, worksite and wellness benefits.
• Submit payroll deductions to appropriate vendors after each payroll.
• Maintain employee benefits related systems and ensure benefits changes are entered appropriately in payroll system for payroll deduction.
• Verify the accuracy of the monthly statements for all employee benefits and submit bills or claims for payment.
• Resolve administrative problems with the carrier representatives.
• Administer COBRA in conjunction with third party administrator, HealthEquity.
• Prepare and facilitate meetings designed to help employees obtain information and understand company sponsored benefits. Ensure distribution of required employee notices.
• Responsible for the annual healthcare benefits renewal administration and online benefits enrollment process.
• Ensures completion and distribution of 1095-C forms.
• Work with 401K administrator to submit annual census and respond to annual audit requests.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in the field of benefits administration.
• Assist employees with health, dental, vision, life and other related benefit questions.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable laws and standards of benefits administration.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of withholding accounts.
• Administers the company educational reimbursement policy.
• Manages FMLA requests.
• Facilitates and creates benefits training and promotional events throughout the company.
• Facilitates PCVA retiree benefits educational training, enrollment and premium collection.
• Ensure that all employee notices and employee reporting are completed accurately
• Perform other duties as assigned.

HR Processes:

• Review and accept approved terminations into UKG as needed.
• Maintain and keep up to date companywide personnel files.
• Ensures compliance with employment laws/state codes, and poster requirements
• Assists with recruitment events including hosting/attending job fairs and community relations events at local colleges, training centers and schools.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Human Resources required, manufacturing environment preferred.
• Certification (HRCI or SHRM) is preferred but not required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR principles and practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, HIPAA Section 125, Medicare, and Social

Security and DOL requirements.

• Experience with UKG Ready, Sage HRMS is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in benefits administration and payroll process.
• Highly ethical.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.
• Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service with internal and external contacts.
• Effective public speaking and presentation skills.
• Professional communication skills, both orally and in writing, that enables collaboration, and building relationships with various levels and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and articulate sound and reliable conclusions.
• Utilizes a consultative approach when working with supervisors and staff.

Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Central Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charlottesville, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Benefits Administration: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $63,000 - $72,000