Benefits Manager

Title: Benefits Manager

State Role Title:19092

Hiring Range: Salary to Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Central State Hospital

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Central State Hospital (CSH) is a 277 bed Joint Commission accredited psychiatric inpatient facility located in Petersburg Virginia. CSH has proudly been serving citizens of the Commonwealth since 1870 when we opened our doors as the first psychiatric hospital in the country dedicated to the treatment of African Americans. A new and modern CSH is currently under construction on the same property with a scheduled completion date of 2027.

CSH maintains the only maximum-security treatment facility in the state (111 beds). We also have 166 beds available for individuals in the community who need inpatient care as well as individuals in the criminal justice system. We believe that treatment should be holistic and focused on the persons individual needs recognizing that recovery is not linear or the same for every person. Treatment modalities may include medication evidence-based group and individual therapy peer support psychosocial rehabilitation vocational training preparation for court and treatment for substance use.

Central State Hospital is seeking an experienced Human Resources professional to join our team as a Benefits Manager. This position is responsible for providing advanced HR support consultation and leadership in all areas of employee benefits including health and retirement programs workers compensation FMLA ADA accommodations short-term disability parental leave and return-to-work programs. The Benefits Manager will supervise and guide subordinate staff ensuring quality customer service compliance with policies and regulations and timely processing of all benefits-related actions. Additional responsibilities include overseeing new employee orientation coordinating annual benefits and service award programs updating and educating staff on HR policies and fostering a supportive respectful and team-oriented work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge of benefits administration excellent communication and supervisory skills and the ability to balance complex regulatory requirements with employee-focused service delivery.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required to Successfully Perform the Job:

- Considerable knowledge of HR laws rules regulations policies and procedures associated with State and Federal health care programs.
- Working knowledge of COBRA automated system (Cardinal VNAV EZ Link KRONOS)
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to communicate and work independently with third party insurance carriers.
- Actively participates in providing consultative quality services to internal and external customers as a member of the HR Team.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail plan and prioritize work assignments and work independently with minimum supervision.
- Considerable skill in the use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to compile and analyze data as well as provide detailed reports for leadership.
- Ability to work independently with a team multi-task manage a heavy work volume and meet the ever-changing demands in a fast-paced environment is essential.
- Strong customer service time management and organizational skills with the ability to be very detail oriented is essential.
- Must be able to conduct training and presentations to groups of new hires and staff when applicable.
- Demonstrated ability to apply and interpret personnel policies and guidelines analyze data and present conclusions work with managers employees and the public orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:
- Experience with automated office systems.
- Considerable knowledge of HR laws rules regulations policies and procedures associated with State and Federal health care and retirement programs.
- Prior experience in COVA Benefits to include VRS health insurance defined contribution plans life insurance Cardinal VNAV etc.
- Excellent organizational analytical and communication skills.
- Considerable experience with Microsoft Office including Excel and the ability to compile and analyze data.
- Ability to work independently with a team multi-task manage a heavy work volume and meet the ever-changing demands in a fast-paced environment is essential.
- A valid Virginia drivers license.

Additional Considerations

Preferred:
- College degree with major course work in Public or Business Administration Human Resource Management or related area.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of KSAs needed for this position may substitute for formal education preference.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred.
- Experience working in administrative services in a hospital setting.

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.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI) local agency checks Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks employment verification and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1 the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers individuals convicted of specific (barrier) crimes or those with pending barrier charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation please notify Human Resources at during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

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!

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 1-

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths 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 .

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.