Benefits Manager

Title: Benefits Manager

State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst II

Hiring Range: $71,185 - $98,235

Are you looking for a meaningful career where your work can make a lasting difference? Central State Hospital is seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will guide employees through important benefits decisions, resolve complex matters, and lead a team that delivers accurate, timely, and responsive service.

Central State Hospital (CSH), located in Petersburg, Virginia, is a state psychiatric hospital operated by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. Since opening in 1870 as the nation’s first psychiatric hospital dedicated to treating African Americans, CSH has maintained a proud history of serving the citizens of the Commonwealth.

Today, CSH provides inpatient psychiatric treatment to individuals with diverse and complex behavioral health needs, including civil and forensic patients. Our interdisciplinary teams provide individualized, recovery-focused care that promotes safety, dignity, stability, and successful community reintegration.

This is an exciting time to join Central State Hospital as we prepare for the opening of a new, modern hospital facility designed to support high-quality care and an enhanced environment for patients and employees.

As Benefits Manager, you will:

· Lead employee benefits programs and supervise an HR Generalist and Benefits Administrator, providing coaching, quality review, and backup coverage.

· Administer health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement, life insurance, and deferred compensation; lead benefits orientation and open enrollment.

· Oversee FMLA administration and balance tracking, including intermittent leave, record reconciliation, required notices, and approaching-exhaustion notifications.

· Oversee workers’ compensation, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, and leave sharing; manage reasonable accommodation processes and coordinate return-to-work arrangements.

· Oversee OSHA/VOSH injury and illness tracking, recordkeeping, annual summaries, posting, and applicable reporting in coordination with Safety and Risk Management.

· Oversee CommonHealth, SmartShopper, and service awards, supporting employee education, wellness participation, and timely recognition.

· Maintain accurate benefits transactions and records in Cardinal, myVRS Navigator, UKG, and related systems; oversee VRS reconciliation and coordinate benefits deductions and payments with Payroll and Finance.

· Ensure required benefits reports and employee notifications are completed, prepare recurring and ad hoc reports requested by leadership, protect confidential information, and improve program controls and service delivery.

We seek a candidate with considerable knowledge of employee benefits administration and leadership experience. We also seek the following:

· Demonstrated experience administering employee benefits or closely related HR programs requiring policy interpretation, complex transactions or case coordination, accurate records, and employee consultation.

· Experience providing staff leadership and managing priorities, deadlines, and service quality.

· Experience using HR information systems and Microsoft Office, including Excel.

· Experience administering Commonwealth of Virginia benefits, including VRS, health insurance, defined contribution plans, and disability programs.

· Experience with Cardinal, myVRS Navigator, UKG, or comparable systems.

· Supervisory or team leadership experience.

· College coursework or a degree in human resources, public or business administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant training and experience considered.

· SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or a relevant benefits / human resources certification.

· Human resources experience in a hospital or another 24-hour operation.

Bring your skills, experience, and commitment to service to Central State Hospital. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to supporting recovery, promoting hope, and improving lives.

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.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.

Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at 1-804-524-7111 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

SOEI: Per the Code of Virginia §2.2-3114, persons occupying positions of trust within state government or non-salaried citizens of policy and supervisory boards file a disclosure statement with the Commonwealth’s Ethics Advisory Council, as a condition to assuming office or employment, and thereafter shall file such a statement annually on or before February 1. Additionally, per Executive order, positions of trust include senior-level positions with responsibility affecting legislative policies and rule-making authority or substantive authorization and decision-making regarding policy, contracts and procurement, audits, licensure, inspections and investigations, and investments or other financial matters. Sections 2.2-3128 through 2.2-3131 of the Code of Virginia require that each employee within a position of trust complete COIA training within two months of their hire date and at least once every two years after the initial training. This position is identified as a position of trust within the agency.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 1-804-524-7111

Email: CSHRecruitment@dbhds.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.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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