Benefits Analyst Senior (Human Resources Unit) VADOC Headquarters #01094

Title: Benefits Analyst Senior (Human Resources Unit) VADOC Headquarters: #01094

State Role Title:Human Resource Analyst I

Hiring Range: $53490.00 - $83446.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Human Resources Headquarters

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Corrections is one of the Commonwealths largest state agencies with a workforce of more than 11000 employees serving in correctional facilities probation and parole offices administrative operations and other locations across Virginia. Human Resources & Staff Development provides an integrated workforce system encompassing human resources training leadership development organizational learning employee support and workforce innovation.

The Benefits Analyst Senior is part of a team committed not only to administering benefits accurately but also to continuously improving how HR services are delivered. The successful incumbent will combine benefits expertise analytical ability technology fluency problem-solving and a strong commitment to employee service.

The position requires exceptional attention to detail sound judgment confidentiality initiative and the ability to independently manage complex and recurring analytical responsibilities while remaining responsive to individual employee needs. The position collaborates extensively with employees HR professionals agency leaders state partners and benefits vendors and may travel to Department locations to provide retirement counseling benefits education training and other employee support.
The Benefits Analyst Senior serves as a senior benefits specialist within Human Resources & Staff Development (HRSD) helping deliver the programs services and support that enable VADOC employees to focus on the Departments public safety mission. Consistent with VADOCs People First philosophy the position plays an important role in ensuring employees have access to accurate responsive and knowledgeable benefits support throughout their careers.

A major responsibility of the position is conducting and documenting the monthly reconciliation of VRS Navigator (VNAV) data with Cardinal to ensure the accuracy and integrity of employee retirement and benefits records. The position serves as a subject matter resource for employees and HR professionals by responding to benefits inquiries; researching and resolving complex issues; providing retirement counseling; delivering benefits training and presentations; and supporting the administration of retirement health disability leave wellness and other employee benefit programs.

As a member of the Employee Benefits and Wellness team the position provides critical analytical and operational support to the Employee Benefits Manager and is expected to develop and maintain a high level of expertise across benefits programs systems policies and processes. The Benefits Analyst Senior is also expected to look beyond todays processes by embracing continuous improvement and leveraging technology data automation and emerging tools to strengthen accuracy efficiency accessibility and the employee experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefit programs including VRS retirement health benefits VSDP FMLA and related leave and benefit programs. Demonstrated experience administering benefits resolving employee inquiries interpreting complex benefit policies and program requirements and performing benefits retirement payroll or HR data reconciliations. Strong analytical problem-solving and customer service skills with demonstrated attention to detail and confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to provide retirement counseling benefits training presentations and guidance to employees and HR professionals. Proficiency with HR systems spreadsheets and technology with the ability to use data technology and process improvement to strengthen accuracy efficiency and service delivery.

Additional Considerations

Experience administering Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits. Experience with VRS Navigator (VNAV) Cardinal HCM or similar HR and benefits systems. Experience with VRS reconciliation retirement counseling or benefits training. Advanced experience with Excel reporting data analysis automation or process improvement.

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.

Experience administering Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits. Experience with VRS Navigator (VNAV) Cardinal HCM or similar HR and benefits systems. Experience with VRS reconciliation retirement counseling or benefits training. Advanced experience with Excel reporting data analysis automation or process improvement.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone:

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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.