As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.

Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.

Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.

Performs activities in a particular human resource management field of expertise (i.e. benefits, employee relations, etc.). Provides guidance and assistance to less-experienced human resources analysts in area of expertise.

Department Summary

This role is responsible for managing and reconciling employee benefit accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with regulations. It serves as a liaison between the HR, Finance, and Accounting departments to oversee benefits-related financial transactions and provides guidance and assistance to university employees regarding benefits and retirement programs.

Typical Allocation of Duties:

Employment and on-boarding - 20%
Develops, implements, and maintains employment and on-boarding programs.

Benefit management - 10%
Counsels employees regarding benefits programs. Publicizes benefits programs; conducts individual orientation sessions and group benefits reviews. Maintains benefits records and prepares necessary documents for implementing coverage.

Provide guidance and assistance - 10%
Provide guidance and assistance to less-experienced HR staff.

Employee relations - 10%
Develops, implements, and maintains employee relations programs and policies.

Maintain files and prepares documents - 20%
Maintain personnel files and records. Prepare job profiles, benefits brochures, employee handbooks, and other materials as directed.

Assist with plans, policies, and procedure - 10%
Assist in the formulation of staffing plans and personnel policies and procedures.

Training and risk management - 10%
Administer employee training and risk management functions.

Compensation - 10%
Manage employee compensation functions. Assist in maintaining pay plan. Complete salary surveys.

Supervisor Expectations:

• Manage and reconcile monthly benefit accounts, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefits. Provide support for internal audits related to benefits accounting
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including ACA, COBRA, ADAA and FMLA.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.

Required Experience
Bachelor's degree and over five (5) years of related work experience.

Education can be substituted for experience.

$52,704

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Applicants are required to provide:

• professional references with current contact information
• documentation of academic credentials
• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:

• ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,
• view social media outlets, and
• remove job postings without additional notification.

Employment is contingent upon:

• successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
• reference checks

Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:

• satisfactory credit check
• successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• pre-employment drug testing
• confirmation of credentials

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:

• New employee orientation
• VSU's Annual Compliance Training:
  • USG Ethics Policy
  • Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy
  • Drug Free Workplace
  • Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • Motor Vehicle Policy
  • Workers Compensation (new hires)
  • Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)
• USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)
  • Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving

• Position of Trust + Credit

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills, in the Office of Human Resources at croark@valdosta.edu.