Title: HR Benefits Specialist State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst I
Hiring Range: $51,242- $83,269
Pay Band: 4
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: Dept of Transportation
Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties What drives you? Whether it's knowing the work you do makes a difference, having a great work/life balance, working on exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation and championing change or simply working with a great group of people who are committed to professionalism. Are you ready to advance you career at the Virginia Department of Transportation?
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is excited to announce an opportunity to serve as a Human Resources Benefits Specialist in our Human Resources Division. This position is located in Richmond, Virginia
The Benefits Specialist will coordinate and process personnel transactions and administer state benefits programs (healthcare, life insurance, retirement, short term disability/long term disability, Worker's Compensation, Family Medical Leave Act, and employee leave programs). This is a high volume/high demand position managing multiple programs with time-sensitive deadlines. The selected candidate will consult and provide guidance on benefits programs and policies to employees and managers, counsel employees on retirement benefits and process retirement packages, and utilize considerable HR-related business expertise. The position will serve as the Central Office's liaison with third-party benefits program administrators and assist with coordinating the Return to Work/Transitional Work Assignments. As the Benefits Specialist, you will conduct benefits related training and New Employee Orientation.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.
We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply. Minimum Qualifications Ability to organize, develop and prepare information summaries in case resolution.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
Knowledge in the coordination of disability coverage and Worker's Compensation benefits.
Knowledge of the principles and application of disability benefits, return to work processes and case management.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of Human Resource Management with emphasis on Worker's Compensation, third party sick leave and Family Medical Leave benefits.
Ability to analyze claim submissions, determine eligibility, provide guidance and direction to customer groups.
Ability to develop database spreadsheets.
Knowledge of Virginia Worker's Compensation Act, applicable case law and related Federal and State law and procedures
Additional Considerations Experience with State benefits and leave programs, detailed elements of Risk management, Insurance Claims processing, Program Administration, and HR software databases as well as use of transactional spreadsheet resources.
PHR or CBP certification.
A combination of training, experience, or education in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field desired. 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.
This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.
VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request with coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief. Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided with an emergency operations assignment.
Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. (only for eligible positions)
We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands. Contact Information Name: Logan Sanchez
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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 .
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.
