Benefits Consultant

Title: Benefits Consultant

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: $71,250 - $86,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: Central Office

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

DJJ is currently hiring a Benefits Consultant. The role of the Benefits Consultant is to support the agency goal of supporting and maintaining a competent and diverse workforce by administering a broad range of benefits services for new, current and separating employees. The position is responsible for providing relevant employee benefit to include FMLA, Parental Leave, VSDP, LTD, Retirement, WC, Life Insurance, Health, Mental, Financial and retirement planning information for employees to make timely decisions regarding benefit elections. The Benefits Consultant oversees the administration of optional benefits which includes collaborating and being the primary contact with outside vendors and other internal stakeholders, as well as employees. This position will be tasked with analyzing data and producing reports for a variety of purposes including benchmarking and data metrics. The role requires strong communication skills (both verbal and written) to clearly convey information (verbally and in writing) to employees and the ability to interpret information/communication received from employees, team members, vendors and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of policies and practices related to the administration of employee benefits, with ability to analyze, make corrective action, and suggest resolution of complex benefits-related problems.
• Knowledge of Workers' Compensation and VSDP program guidelines and experience processing claims.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, CARDINAL HCM and CARDINAL Payroll, SharePoint.
• Demonstrated experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and managing multiple email boxes.

Additional Considerations

• An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the above KSA's may be substituted for this training and experience.
• Experience with Cardinal/HRIS, workers' comp reporting portal, and VNav.
• Considerable, progressively responsible experience in administering employee benefits.

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.

Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 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.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Bianca D. Stewart Williams, Talent Acquisition Manager

Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

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