Title: Benefits Analyst

Hiring Range: Negotiable and Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of State Police

Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia

Agency Website: vsp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia State Police is seeking to hire a Benefits Analyst at State Police Headquarters in Chesterfield County, Virginia. This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys working in a team environment to support our most vital assets: our employees! The position is responsible for providing a full range of benefits services to assigned agency divisions, including providing consultation to employees and managers and processing claims for key programs. The position also coordinates several unit and agency-wide projects and is perfect to show off your independence and initiative. After a training period, teleworking is available for up to one day per week.

We are seeking to expand our diverse team of change makers and innovators. As a member of the Virginia State Police family, you would make a difference by serving every city, county, town, resident, and visitor of the Commonwealth through supporting our vast public safety mission. Challenge yourself to make a difference today by applying for a career with the Virginia State Police!

Established in 1932, the Virginia State Police has grown to be the largest police department in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As the mission of the Department has continued to expand, our workforce continues to grow. We embrace our tradition of professionalism and excellence, and we are excited for our future as we continue our journey to become best in class. We are firmly committed to our family-like culture and are seeking to expand our diverse team. We provide an outstanding benefits package, including excellent health insurance, membership in the Virginia Retirement System, deferred compensation, paid leave starting on day one, and other benefits available to Commonwealth of Virginia Employees. Contact Human Resources for additional details.

Job Duties

• Reviews, approves, and provides consultation regarding workers’ compensation claims for assigned divisions.
• Counsels employees, supervisors, and Time and Attendance Administrators on benefits.
• Processes claim information for short-term and long-term disability claims.
• Supports the eight sworn and civilian retirement benefits programs by responding to inquiries, researching state service, reviewing prior service applications, counseling employees on retirement options, and processing retirement applications.
• Educates employees regarding health insurance and assists in resolving issues.
• Trains new employees regarding benefits options.
• Keys benefits transactions in Cardinal HCM (Oracle PeopleSoft HCM).
• Provides excellent customer service to employees and other stakeholders.
• Provides backup and assistance for other members of benefits team in cases of absence or heavy workload.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
• May be required to assist the Department or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in administering workers’ compensation; short- and long-term disability; health benefits; and retirement programs.
• Experience interpreting human resource policies and procedures.
• Experience providing consultation as subject matter expert.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in administering flexible spending accounts; life insurance; Family and Medical Leave Act; and other employee benefits programs preferred.
• Experience utilizing Cardinal HCM or Oracle PeopleSoft HCM preferred.
• Experience providing presentations or orientation preferred.
• Human resources or benefits certification (PHR; SHRM-CP; CEBS; etc.) preferred.

Special Instructions:

A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION SHALL BE REQUIRED OF EACH SELECTED APPLICANT

Elements of the selection process include the screening of application(s); the interviewing of qualified candidate(s), to include pre-employment testing, a presentation and/or a work sample, if applicable; salary negotiation(s) if applicable; a background investigation; and a medical evaluation if applicable. The anticipated duration of the pre-employment process is determined by the successful completion of the above items.

This is an open until filled position. Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov. Please limit resumes to four pages and cover letters to one page. Any additional attachments received in excess of this will not be considered.

PageUP provides a confirmation of receipt of your application, resume and/or cover letter submitted successfully. Please refer to your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. For questions, please contact the Employment Unit of the Human Resources Division at employment@vsp.virginia.gov.

The Virginia State Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, parental status, political affiliation or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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