Benefits Administrator

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:

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 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 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.

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.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

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:

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Contact Information

Name: Angela Ablack


Phone: N/A

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer