Human Resource Benefits Specialist

Job Description

**Title:** Human Resource Benefits Specialist

**State Role Title:** Human Resource Analyst I

**Hiring Range:** $47,656 – $77,441

**Pay Band:** 5

**Agency:** VA Dept of Transportation

**Location:** Bristol District Office

**Agency Website:** https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home

**Recruitment Type:** General Public – G

**Job Duties**

What drives you?

Is it the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact, enjoying a healthy work/life balance, tackling exciting and challenging projects, leading innovation and driving change, or collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals? If you’re eager to advance your career, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has a fantastic opportunity for you.

**VDOT is excited to offer a position as a Human Resources Benefits Specialist within our Bristol Human Resources Team.**

**Come join us and make a difference!**

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.

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**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.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp System. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application and/or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

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 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.

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: https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and; if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. 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.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

**Contact Information**

Name: Jessica Meyer

Phone: 276-213-1791

Email: jessica.meyer@vdot.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.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. **Equal Opportunity Employer**