Benefits Administrator

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health is seeking a Benefits Administrator to oversee and administer Commonwealth benefit programs. The incumbent will conduct new hire benefits orientation and manage open enrollment and mid-year events.

The role acts as an SME in health benefits, retirement programs, and ACA reporting within the Benefits Center of Excellence, coordinating with HR staff and payroll teams. Strong policy interpretation and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia HR policies, procedures, programs & practices including employee benefit programs.
• Knowledge of federal & state employment law.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office to generate data, write reports, and prepare presentations.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with all management levels.
• Ability to interpret personnel policies and guidelines.
• Ability to work independently to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and administer state benefits programs within the Benefits Center of Excellence.
• Coordinate new hire benefits orientation, open enrollment and mid-year events.
• Provide SME guidance on health benefits, retirement programs and ACA reporting.
• Lead or supervise wage benefits staff and ensure proper training resources.

Skills

HR Policies

Employment Law

MS Office

Interpersonal Skills

Policy Interpretation

Time Management

Education

Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia HR policies

Tools

Cardinal

Job description

Title: Benefits Administrator

State Role Title:Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: $80,000 - $90,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VDH-Central Office

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

Join the Virginia Department of Health Office of Human Resources as a Benefits Administrator and play a critical role in overseeing and administering the various state benefits and programs of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The incumbent will conduct new hire benefits orientation and handle open enrollment and other mid-year events.The Benefits Administrator serves as an advanced HR professional in the Benefits Center of Excellence within the Office of Human Resources. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in health benefits governed by DHRM and various benefits and programs offered through the Virginia Retirement System. Coordinate with HR staff, transactions and payrollteams. Specific areas of knowledge include health benefits, retirement (service &disability), layoff or Temporary Workforce Reduction (TWFR), Leave without Pay(LWOP), life insurance, VRS programs, Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting,Commonwealth of Virginia employee service awards program. Functionsindependently in carrying out daily responsibilities in the areas of Benefit Administration, policy interpretation, and guidance. Provides benefits training andmentoring to agencywide HR staff. May provide lead or supervision to wagebenefits staff and assures they have the appropriate training and resourcesnecessary to be successful.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia Human Resources policies, procedures, programs & practices including employee benefit programs & processing benefits related personnel transactions
• Knowledge of federal & state employment law
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office to generate & format data, write reports, compose correspondence, provide statistical data, & prepare presentations
• Strong interpersonal, written & platform communication skills; interacts with all levels of management & employees
• Ability to apply & interpret personnel policies & guidelines
• Ability to work independently to prioritize work/meet deadlines

Additional Considerations

• Prefer experience using Cardinal

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

Contact Information

Name: Angela Ablack

Phone: N/A

Email: [e-mail]