Benefits Manager
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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Petersburg, Virginia
Categories: Human Resources
Title: Benefits Manager
State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II
Hiring Range: $71,185 - $98,235
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Central State Hospital
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
What You'll Do
As Benefits Manager, you will:
• Lead employee benefits programs and supervise an HR Generalist and Benefits Administrator, providing coaching, quality review, and backup coverage.
• Administer health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement, life insurance, and deferred compensation; lead benefits orientation and open enrollment.
• Oversee FMLA administration and balance tracking, including intermittent leave, record reconciliation, required notices, and approaching-exhaustion notifications.
• Oversee workers' compensation, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, and leave sharing; manage reasonable accommodation processes and coordinate return-to-work arrangements.
• Oversee OSHA/VOSH injury and illness tracking, recordkeeping, annual summaries, posting, and applicable reporting in coordination with Safety and Risk Management.
• Oversee CommonHealth, SmartShopper, and service awards, supporting employee education, wellness participation, and timely recognition.
• Maintain accurate benefits transactions and records in Cardinal, myVRS Navigator, UKG, and related systems; oversee VRS reconciliation and coordinate benefits deductions and payments with Payroll and Finance.
• Ensure required benefits reports and employee notifications are completed, prepare recurring and ad hoc reports requested by leadership, protect confidential information, and improve program controls and service delivery.
What We're Looking For
Skills and experience required:
We seek a candidate with considerable knowledge of employee benefits administration and leadership experience. We also seek the following:
• Demonstrated experience administering employee benefits or closely related HR programs requiring policy interpretation, complex transactions or case coordination, accurate records, and employee consultation.
• Experience providing staff leadership and managing priorities, deadlines, and service quality.
• Experience using HR information systems and Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Bonus points if you have:
• Experience administering Commonwealth of Virginia benefits, including VRS, health insurance, defined contribution plans, and disability programs.
• Experience with Cardinal, myVRS Navigator, UKG, or comparable systems.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• College coursework or a degree in human resources, public or business administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant training and experience considered.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or a relevant benefits / human resources certification.
• Human resources experience in a hospital or another 24-hour operation.
Why Work at Central State Hospital?
At Central State Hospital, you can build a rewarding public-service career while contributing to the care and recovery of individuals with complex behavioral health needs. Employees benefit from a collaborative team environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the stability of employment with the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Eligible salaried employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
• Health insurance plan options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer-paid group life insurance
• Virginia Retirement System retirement benefits
• Voluntary deferred compensation savings
• Fourteen+ Paid holidays
• Annual leave
• Sick leave and family and personal leave
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program services
• Employee wellness programs
• Employee discount programs
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, based on individual circumstances For additional information, visit the DHRM State Employee Resources webpage.
Benefits and eligibility vary based on employment status and are subject to applicable Commonwealth policies and plan requirements.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Bring your skills, experience, and commitment to service to Central State Hospital. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to supporting recovery, promoting hope, and improving lives.
Special Instructions
You 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.
Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to "Your Application" in your account.
Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 1-804-524-7111
Email: CSHRecruitment@dbhds.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. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
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: 09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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