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. 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr