Benefits Analyst (Human Resources Analyst II)

York County•Yorktown, VA

About The Position

The Benefits Analyst performs professional-level duties in the Human Resources Department involving the day-to-day administration of the County’s benefits programs and retirement process. The role assists with researching, designing, and implementing employee benefits programs and provides analytical and technical support. It responds to County employees’ benefits and retirement inquiries and keeps departmental personnel informed about benefit issues, plan changes, and requirements. The position administers health, dental, and vision insurance; Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits; deferred compensation; life insurance; and other programs. It coordinates open enrollment, maintains benefits records in County systems and vendor portals, and ensures enrollment data is accurately and promptly transmitted to vendors and payroll. The analyst manages the County Wellness Program, including wellness initiatives, and oversees administration of FMLA and short- and long-term disability. It also works with vendors and third-party administrators on benefits issues, COBRA, and post-65 retiree health insurance. The analyst prepares recurring reconciliation reports, supports employees through the VRS retirement process, provides guidance and benefits calculations, prepares retirement paperwork, and counsels employees about available VRS options. The position also prepares and presents workshops and other presentations, provides administrative support, assists with surveys and special Human Resources projects, and supports the department at special events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Successful completion of pre-employment criminal history, background, and DMV record checks.
Broad knowledge of self-insured and fully insured health insurance plans and benefit programs.
Broad knowledge of retirement plan types and structures, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
Thorough knowledge of technology tools, including office software and spreadsheets for data analysis.
Excellent written and oral communication and customer service skills.
Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete assigned tasks within specified time frames.
Physical ability to operate automated office machines, including a computer, copier/scanner, and facsimile machine.

Responsibilities

Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, and vision insurance, VRS benefits, deferred compensation, life insurance, and other programs.
Assist employees with benefits questions and keep departmental personnel informed about benefit issues, plan changes, and requirements.
Coordinate open enrollment and related benefits changes.
Maintain employee benefits records in County systems and vendor portals, and ensure enrollment data is sent accurately and on time to vendors and payroll.
Manage the County’s Wellness Program and implement wellness initiatives.
Oversee administration of FMLA, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
Liaise with County employees and vendors to resolve benefits issues, escalating complex claims problems as appropriate.
Work with third-party administrators on COBRA and post-65 retiree health insurance.
Prepare weekly and/or monthly reconciliation reports, including reports tracking enrollments, changes, terminations, electronic funds transfers, retiree/COBRA activity, and retirement processing.
Assist employees with the VRS retirement process, provide guidance and benefits calculations, prepare retirement paperwork, and counsel employees on available VRS options.
Prepare and present retirement workshops and other presentations to staff.
Provide general administrative support, assist with surveys and special Human Resources projects, and support the department at special events.