Benefits Manager

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: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Join Our Team at Central State Hospital Are you looking for a meaningful career where your work can make a lasting difference? Central State Hospital is seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will guide employees through important benefits decisions, resolve complex matters, and lead a team that delivers accurate, timely, and responsive service. About Central State Hospital Central State Hospital (CSH), located in Petersburg, Virginia, is a state psychiatric hospital operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. Since opening in 1870 as the nation’s first psychiatric hospital dedicated to treating African Americans, CSH has maintained a proud history of serving the citizens of the Commonwealth. Today, CSH provides inpatient psychiatric treatment to individuals with diverse and complex behavioral health needs, including civil and forensic patients. Our interdisciplinary teams provide individualized, recovery-focused care that promotes safety, dignity, stability, and successful community reintegration. This is an exciting time to join Central State Hospital as we prepare for the opening of a new, modern hospital facility designed to support high-quality care and an enhanced environment for patients and employees. 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 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. Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management 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.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy. Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application. Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more! SOEI: Per the Code of Virginia §2.2-3114, persons occupying positions of trust within state government or non-salaried citizens of policy and supervisory boards file a disclosure statement with the Commonwealth’s Ethics Advisory Council, as a condition to assuming office or employment, and thereafter shall file such a statement annually on or before February 1. Additionally, per Executive order, positions of trust include senior-level positions with responsibility affecting legislative policies and rule-making authority or substantive authorization and decision-making regarding policy, contracts and procurement, audits, licensure, inspections and investigations, and investments or other financial matters. Sections 2.2-3128 through 2.2-3131 of the Code of Virginia require that each employee within a position of trust complete COIA training within two months of their hire date and at least once every two years after the initial training. This position is identified as a position of trust within the agency. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of VA Careers