<p>We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist for a Contract position. This role will lead a detailed review of pay practices for instructional and transportation staff, using market data and internal analysis to identify opportunities for stronger competitiveness and fairness. The specialist will translate findings into practical compensation recommendations that support hiring, retention, and long-term workforce planning.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Examine salary ranges, wage schedules, stipends, and related pay practices for teaching and bus driver roles to determine how current programs are structured.</p><p>• Study historical pay movement and employee progression patterns to identify trends that influence compensation decisions over time.</p><p>• Evaluate internal equity, compression concerns, and alignment across comparable positions to highlight areas where pay relationships may need adjustment.</p><p>• Perform external benchmarking against peer school divisions, nearby districts, government employers, and transportation organizations competing for similar talent.</p><p>• Compare total rewards elements such as base pay, overtime potential, benefits, retirement contributions, paid time off, and supplemental earnings.</p><p>• Collect and interpret compensation data from public sources, salary surveys, and other market intelligence to support sound analysis.</p><p>• Review workforce metrics including vacancies, turnover, staffing levels, and hiring challenges to connect compensation findings with talent outcomes.</p><p>• Meet with leadership and human resources stakeholders to gather context, validate assumptions, and understand recruitment pressures affecting key employee groups.</p><p>• Develop recommendation packages that include pay structure updates, market-based adjustments, implementation options, and estimated budget impact.</p><p>• Prepare executive-level summaries and present findings to district leadership and, when needed, governing stakeholders.</p>
We are looking for a Benefits Coordinator to support a non-profit organization in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This contract position with potential for a permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong knowledge of benefits administration and can guide Medicaid-related processes with accuracy and care. The role is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, and focuses on helping ensure applications, appeals, and related documentation are handled efficiently and professionally.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day benefits coordination activities and provide administrative support for benefit-related matters.<br>• Prepare, review, and submit Medicaid applications while monitoring progress and following up on outstanding items.<br>• Handle Medicaid appeals by gathering required documentation, tracking deadlines, and maintaining organized case records.<br>• Review transcripts and related records for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with case requirements.<br>• Communicate with internal teams and external parties to resolve questions involving benefit eligibility, claims, and supporting documentation.<br>• Maintain accurate files and update records to reflect application activity, appeal status, and benefit case details.<br>• Assist with Medicaid claim-related tasks and help ensure materials are processed in accordance with organizational and program requirements.
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a team in Chesapeake, Virginia on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent role. This position focuses on managing end-to-end weekly payroll for a workforce of more than 100 employees while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll experience, attention to detail, and confidence working with timekeeping and payroll systems in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process complete weekly payroll for a workforce of 100+ employees, ensuring accurate and timely payment each cycle.<br>• Review employee time records for completeness and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.<br>• Maintain payroll-related records and verify earnings, deductions, and benefit withholdings are entered correctly.<br>• Administer benefit-related payroll entries and confirm applicable deductions are reflected accurately in each pay period.<br>• Use UKG Ready to manage payroll data, support timekeeping review, and assist with payroll processing activities.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to address payroll questions and help resolve employee pay issues efficiently.