Benefits AdministratorJob no: Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Human Resources
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 - EJob DutiesJoin 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 payroll teams. 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. Functions independently in carrying out daily responsibilities in the areas of Benefit Administration, policy interpretation, and guidance. Provides benefits training and mentoring to agencywide HR staff. May provide lead or supervision to wage benefits staff and assures they have the appropriate training and resources necessary 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
Special InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.
Contact InformationName: Angela Ablack
Phone: N/A
Email:
[email protected]Note
: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 02 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 13 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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