HR Benefits Administrator

Title: HR Benefits Administrator

State Role Title: HR Benefits Administrator

Hiring Range: Minimum starting salary of $64,974 commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: UG

Agency: VA Workers' Compensation Comm

Location: RICHMOND HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website: https://workcomp.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

This position is open to current Commonwealth of Virginia employees only.

Are you a seasoned professional with an extensive background in the Commonwealth of Virginia's benefits programs with a passion for supporting the employees you serve? If so, apply today to join the HR team at the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission as a Benefits Administrator where we support the Team Members of the Commission in all HR functions.

To be successful in this position, the benefits specialist should have excellent organizational skills and a solid understanding of various benefits processes. Top candidates will also be strong communicators, able to explain relevant , HR and legal information to employees. If you are a self-starter who is passionate about supporting a dynamic and growing company, we would love to hear from you.

We are a mostly telework organization, where work-life balance is prioritized, and colleagues and leaders support each other.

Job Duties

The Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, an independent State agency, seeks a Human Resources Benefits Administrator to serve as the primary point of contact for the Commission's benefits programs. Responsibilities include administering benefits for our award-winning workplace; coordinating leave benefits for Commission employees; assisting with the planning and implementation of employee programs; and assisting with HR Records Maintenance.

Additional responsibilities include benefits training, accident investigation, and compliance. Must past criminal background check.

VWC Compensation Structure

Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission is an independent agency which allows us to have a more competitive and unique pay structure. This position is a pay grade 8 based on a 14 grade pay structure. Our positions are not classified under DHRM's pay bands.

Telework Structure

Our agency is currently using a hybrid model for teleworking. Our positions at this time are not 100% teleworking.

All candidates would be expected to report to our Headquarters/Regional Office as requested. Telework scheduling is at the discretion of the Director/Manager based on the business needs of the department. Upon hire, candidates should expect to have all training and orientation conducted at the Headquarters Office.

Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission Overview:

Led by a Senior Leadership team consisting of three Commissioners, an Executive Director and a Chief Deputy Commissioner, Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission was recently recognized as a Top Workplace for 2023 - 2024 in the Richmond region and in the USA! Our mission is to serve injured workers, victims of crimes, employers, and related industries by providing exceptional services, resolving disputes, and faithfully executing the duties entrusted to us by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Our vision is to lead the nation as the most effective and innovative state agency. VWC employees demonstrate seven core values: innovation, respect, accountability, reliability, impartiality, integrity, and effectiveness.

We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified state agency that supports Veterans and Members of the Reserves and/or National Guard. If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage diversity within our workforce. Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission does not provide sponsorship for employment.

VWC is the recipient of the following awards:

• 2022 - 2024 Top USA Workplace
• 2021 - 2024 Top Workplace Richmond Region
• 2023 Top Award for Mid-Sized Companies
• 2022 - 2023 Doers Award

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive experience administering State employee benefits programs such as health benefits, leave programs, retirement benefits, life insurance, new employee orientation programs, VSDP, workers' compensation, and deferred compensation.

• Working knowledge of employee recognition programs.

• Working knowledge of the Cardinal, VRS Navigator, and E-Verify systems.

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management, including federal and state laws pertaining to human resources including ADA.

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically orally and in-writing with internal and external customers at all levels

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments with attention to detail, work independently, and meet deadlines.

• Ability to analyze, organize, and format data for reports.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook, data entry and retrieval from computer databases, and the principles of internet research.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with Library of Virginia records retention procedures preferred.

• Experience with Cardinal and Kronos preferred.

• PHR or CBA preferred.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Amy Habel

Phone: (804) 205-3571

Email: vwcjobs@workcomp.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's 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 800-552-5019.

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.