Benefits Analyst

Title: Benefits Analyst DSP00527

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst I

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

Job Duties

The Virginia State Police is seeking to hire a Benefits Analyst at State Police Headquarters in North Chesterfield, Virginia. This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys working both independently and in a team environment to support our most vital assets: our employees!

The position is responsible for delivering 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.

In addition, the Virginia State Police supports its personnel through a comprehensive, holistic Wellness Program. From our Therapy Dog, Piper, to full-time peer support, our wellness staff teaches and coaches "cognitive fitness" for all employees every step of the way.

Our Wellness Program fosters a welcoming, peer-oriented, inclusive environment with the resources to support our employees throughout their entire VSP career. We are committed to providing the best so you can be at your best!

Contact Human Resources for additional details.

• Reviews, approves, and provides consultation regarding workers' compensation (WC) claims for assigned divisions. Coordinates information between Managed Care Innovations (MCI), employee, Leave Coordinator, and Payroll Service Bureau (PSB). Sends claim decision and FMLA correspondence.
  
  Ensures that agency is reimbursed for reported time lost. Counsels employees, supervisors, and Leave Coordinators on benefits. Ensures compliance with Light Duty policy and coordinates with Alight and agency stakeholders as necessary.

• Advises employees regarding their disability benefits and program procedures. Processes claim information for non-work-related and work-related short-term disability claims for assigned divisions.
  
  Sends FMLA correspondence. Keys claim information into Cardinal HCM. Manages

transition of eligible employees to Long-term Disability

(LTD).

• Administers health insurance, flexible spending accounts, and other benefits for assigned divisions. Participates in rotation to explain benefits during New Hire Orientation,

Basic Trooper Trainee Session, Supervisor School, in-service schools, and as needed as new programs are introduced. Travels periodically to provide benefits training and consultations throughout the state.

• Supports the 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 for assigned divisions. Consults with employees on deferred compensation plan and options. Educates employees regarding life insurance and assists in resolving issues.

• Provides backup and assistance for other members of benefits team in cases of absence or heavy workload. Maintains accurate desk procedures for assigned responsibilities.
  
  Looks for process improvements and discusses with supervisor and team as necessary. Reviews the VRS Navigator (VNAV) Snapshot monthly. Processes and reconciles workers' compensation reimbursements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of workers' compensation; short- and long-term disability; health benefits; flexible spending accounts; retirement programs; deferred compensation; life insurance; Family and Medical Leave Act; and other employee benefits programs.

• Strong customer service; oral and written communication; time management; research; consultation; presentation; problem solving; and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access) skills.

• Ability to manage priorities; monitor and meet deadlines; independently steward projects and coordinate efforts of others; interpret and apply policy and procedures; work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization and outside stakeholders; provide training; and analyze complex issues and make recommendations for resolution.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.

• Experience in administering workers' compensation; short- and long-term disability; health benefits; flexible spending accounts; retirement programs; deferred compensation; life insurance; Family and Medical Leave Act; and other employee benefits programs.

Additional Considerations

• Experience utilizing Cardinal HCM or Oracle PeopleSoft HCM; administering State benefits programs to include multiple Virginia Retirement System plans for sworn and civilian employees; Virginia Sickness and Disability Program; and several health insurance plans is preferred.

• Human resources or benefits certification (PHR; SHRM-CP; CEBS) 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.

Applications, cover letters and/or resumes shall only be accepted on-line through the PageUp recruitment management system at https://jobs.virginia.gov. This position is open until filled.

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 civilianemployment@vsp.virginia.gov.

The Department of 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.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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