Human Resources Analyst II (Benefits/Retirement)

York County, VA is seeking a Human Resources Analyst II to support the day-to-day administration of employee benefits and retirement processes. In this onsite role in Yorktown, the position provides analytical and technical support, coordinates enrollments and changes, and helps employees navigate benefits coverage and Virginia Retirement System (VRS) retirement options. Benefits and Retirement Administration Administers employee benefits programs, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, VRS benefits, deferred compensation, life insurance, and other programs Assists employees with routine questions through more complex issues related to benefits, and helps ensure departmental personnel stay informed about benefit issues, plan changes, and requirements as they occur Coordinates open enrollments and associated benefit changes Oversees the maintenance of employee benefits records through York County systems, vendor portals, and/or by transferring 834 electronic files Ensures benefits enrollment data is received by vendors and processed correctly through payroll in a timely manner Manages and administers the County’s Wellness Program, including implementing wellness initiatives Oversees administration of FMLA, short-term disability, and long-term disability Works with third-party administrators for COBRA and post-65 retiree health insurance administration Serves as a liaison between County employees and vendors to help resolve benefits-related issues Reporting, Reconciliation, and Employee Support Completes weekly and/or monthly reconciliation reports, which may include tracking health and/or dental enrollments, changes and terminations, electronic funds transfer reports, retiree/CORB A tracking reports, and the retirement processing tracker Assists employees with the VRS retirement process, including providing guidance and benefits calculations Prepares and presents workshops or presentations related to retirement Prepares retirement-related paperwork, meets with employees, and counsels them on options available under VRS Seeks advice for more complex claims issues, as appropriate, from the Benefits Administrator, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Deputy Director, and/or the Human Resources Director Additional HR Support Performs additional administrative support work for the office Works on special HR projects as needed Assists with gathering data and responding to surveys Helps develop and present a variety of presentations to staff Supports the department with assistance at special events Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities Valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia Successful completion of pre-employment checks, including criminal history, background, and DMV record checks Technology and Tools Office software and spreadsheets Computer, copier/scanner, and facsimile machine 834 electronic files and vendor portals Compensation and Location Salary range: USD 62,423 - 71,786 per year Location: Yorktown, VA (onsite) #J-18808-Ljbffr York County, VA