| Location | VA |
| Salary | $62,423–$71,786 Per Year |
Benefits Analyst (Human Resources Analyst II)
Salary
$62,423.00 - $71,786.00 Annually
Location
Yorktown, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
111HRAII(B/R)-2215
Department
Human Resources
Division
HUMAN RESOURCES
Opening Date
10/30/2026
Closing Date
11/13/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
Responsible for a variety of professional level duties in the Human Resources Department pertaining to the day-to-day administration of the County's benefits programs and retirement process. Assists with research, design and implementation of employee benefits programs. Provides analytical and technical support in the delivery of the benefits programs. Receives and responds to a variety of inquiries from County employees and related to benefits and retirement.
Administers employee benefits programs to include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, deferred compensation, life insurance and other programs; assists employees with routine to more difficult questions regarding these benefits; ensures departmental personnel are aware of benefit issues, changes to plan, or requirements as they occur.
Coordinates open enrollments and associated benefits changes; oversees the maintenance of employee benefits records through York County systems, vendor portals, and/or the transfer of 834 electronic files; ensures all benefit enrollment data is received by vendors and payroll correctly and in a timely manner.
Manages and administers the County's Wellness Program to include implementing wellness initiatives.
Oversees the administration of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), short-term disability and long term disability.
Acts as a liaison between County employees and vendors to resolve issues with benefits; seeks advice for more complex claims problems, as appropriate, from the Benefits Administrator, Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Deputy Director, and/or the Human Resources Director.
Works with third party administrators for the administration of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), and post-65 retiree health insurance.
Responsible for weekly and/or monthly reconciliation reports which may include, but are not limited to, tracking health and/or dental enrollments, changes and terminations, electronic funds transfer report, retiree/cobra tracking report, and the retirement processing tracker.
Assists employees with VRS retirement process and provides guidance and benefits calculations; prepares and presents workshops/presentations related to retirement; prepares paperwork for employees preparing for retirement, meets and counsels employees on the various options available to them under the VRS.
Performs additional administrative support work for the office in general.
Performs work on special Human Resources projects as needed.
Assists with gathering data and responding to various surveys.
Assists with the development and presenting of a variety of presentations to staff.
Supports the department by offering assistance at special events.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Possession of a valid drivers license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include criminal history, background and DMV record checks.
Supplemental Information
Demonstrates broad knowledge of self-insured and fully-insured health insurance plans and various benefit programs.
Demonstrates broad knowledge of the variety and structure of retirement plans to include defined benefit plans 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 accomplish assigned tasks within specified time frame.
Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which include a computer, copier/scanner, facsimile machine, etc. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.
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The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.
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Which best describes your level of education?
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Type in your major field of study in which you received your degree. If you have not received a degree, type in "None".
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If you have other certifications or are working towards a certification in the benefits field and/or the human resources field, list those below. If you have not received any other certifications, type "N/A".
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How many years of experience do you have in administering employee benefits programs?
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Describe your experience in administering employee benefits programs. If you do not have this type of experience, type "N/A".
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Do you have experience with self-funded insurance programs?
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Do you have experience with retirement plans (defined contribution and/or defined benefit plans)?
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Describe your experience with retirement plans. If you do not have this type of experience, type "N/A".
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Do you have experience relating to any other areas of Human Resources (e.g., Training, Recruiting, Compensation, HRIS)?
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Describe your experience with other areas of Human Resources. If you do not have this type of experience, type "N/A".
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Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
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Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word?
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Do you have any experience processing Family and Medical Act (FMLA) claims?
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Do you have a valid drivers license from the Commonwealth of Virginia?
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This position will require the employee to be in office (Not remote or hybrid). Are you able to meet this requirement?
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Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.
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Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Required Question
Employer York County
Address 224 Ballard Street
P. O. Box 532
Yorktown, Virginia, 23690
Phone 757-890-3687