Job Description
Qualifications
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures and provide guidance to managers and employees
Ability to be organized and detail oriented with high levels of accuracy
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the ability to meet critical deadlines
Skilled in communicating effectively orally and in writing with staff at all organizational levels
Demonstrated ability to effectively deliver and/or facilitate benefit and HR-related training
The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Self motivated with the ability to work both independently and as a team
Experience in the administration of benefits programs to include: health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement to include monthly reconciliations is required
Hands on experience with FMLA, ADAAA, Paternity Leave, policies and laws is required
Experience managing benefit programs for a medium to large size organization is required
Experience with payroll procedures as they relate to HR transactions is required
Experience with the processing of HR transactions using an HRIS system is required
Experience with E-Verify and proper I-+ Processes is required
Previous experience with providing on-boarding and/or new hire orientation, specifically educating new employees with benefits information and/or an overview of relevant policies is required
Experience with operating computers and using Microsoft Office applications
Intermediate level excel experience is required
Extensive experience in benefit reconciliation processes
This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need
Benefits
Pay Band: 4
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave
Responsibilities
Duties include: Administering and managing benefits programs to include State Health/Life/Dental, Virginia Retirement System, FMLA and ADA
Provides guidance and direction to employees, and serves as primary liaison with payroll staff, DHRM, VRS, and providers on benefits/transactions issues
Is the V-Nav Retirement Administrator, manages personnel and benefits transactions using Cardinal and VNAV, assists in establishing and updating of ESH/HR policies as needed
Performs as the Cardinal task administrator and provides backup to Workers’ Compensation/STD/LTD area
All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime as requested, in the event of an emergency
Job description
Title: BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR
State Role Title: HR ANALYST I
Hiring Range: NEGOTIABLE, COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Eastern State Hospital
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 800. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.
ESH invites applicants for the position of Benefit Administrator (Human Resource Analyst I ).
Duties include: Administering and managing benefits programs to include State Health/Life/Dental, Virginia Retirement System, FMLA and ADA. Provides guidance and direction to employees, and serves as primary liaison with payroll staff, DHRM, VRS, and providers on benefits/transactions issues. Is the V-Nav Retirement Administrator, manages personnel and benefits transactions using Cardinal and VNAV, assists in establishing and updating of ESH/HR policies as needed. Performs as the Cardinal task administrator and provides backup to Workers’ Compensation/STD/LTD area.
Successful candidate should possess:
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures and provide guidance to managers and employees.
• Ability to be organized and detail oriented with high levels of accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Skilled in communicating effectively orally and in writing with staff at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deliver and/or facilitate benefit and HR-related training.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Self motivated with the ability to work both independently and as a team.
Minimum Qualifications
• Experience in the administration of benefits programs to include: health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement to include monthly reconciliations is required.
• Hands on experience with FMLA, ADAAA, Paternity Leave, policies and laws is required.
• Experience managing benefit programs for a medium to large size organization is required.
• Experience with payroll procedures as they relate to HR transactions is required.
• Experience with the processing of HR transactions using an HRIS system is required.
• Experience with E-Verify and proper I-+ Processes is required.
• Previous experience with providing on-boarding and/or new hire orientation, specifically educating new employees with benefits information and/or an overview of relevant policies is required.
• Experience with operating computers and using Microsoft Office applications. Intermediate level excel experience is required.
Additional Considerations
• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting/finance, human resources or related field, or equivalent combination of training and work experience is preferred.
• Professional certification in Human Resources (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) is preferred.
• Cardinal/PeopleSoft experience is preferred.
• Experience in conducting professional presentations and/or meetings to explain and educate on benefits wellness, and HR programs is preferred.
• Extensive experience in benefit reconciliation processes. VNAV/VRS reconciliations is preferred.
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 résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime as requested, in the event of an emergency.
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone # 757-XXXXXX) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, ****** orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-1+ Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.
Contact Information
Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL
Phone: 757-XXXXXX / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS
Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED
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-XXXXXX+.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2026- February 2+, 2026, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures and provide guidance to managers and employees
Ability to be organized and detail oriented with high levels of accuracy
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the ability to meet critical deadlines
Skilled in communicating effectively orally and in writing with staff at all organizational levels
Demonstrated ability to effectively deliver and/or facilitate benefit and HR-related training
The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Self motivated with the ability to work both independently and as a team
Experience in the administration of benefits programs to include: health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement to include monthly reconciliations is required
Hands on experience with FMLA, ADAAA, Paternity Leave, policies and laws is required
Experience managing benefit programs for a medium to large size organization is required
Experience with payroll procedures as they relate to HR transactions is required
Experience with the processing of HR transactions using an HRIS system is required
Experience with E-Verify and proper I-+ Processes is required
Previous experience with providing on-boarding and/or new hire orientation, specifically educating new employees with benefits information and/or an overview of relevant policies is required
Experience with operating computers and using Microsoft Office applications
Intermediate level excel experience is required
Extensive experience in benefit reconciliation processes
This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need
Benefits
Pay Band: 4
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave
Responsibilities
Duties include: Administering and managing benefits programs to include State Health/Life/Dental, Virginia Retirement System, FMLA and ADA
Provides guidance and direction to employees, and serves as primary liaison with payroll staff, DHRM, VRS, and providers on benefits/transactions issues
Is the V-Nav Retirement Administrator, manages personnel and benefits transactions using Cardinal and VNAV, assists in establishing and updating of ESH/HR policies as needed
Performs as the Cardinal task administrator and provides backup to Workers’ Compensation/STD/LTD area
All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime as requested, in the event of an emergency
Job description
Title: BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR
State Role Title: HR ANALYST I
Hiring Range: NEGOTIABLE, COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Eastern State Hospital
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 800. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.
ESH invites applicants for the position of Benefit Administrator (Human Resource Analyst I ).
Duties include: Administering and managing benefits programs to include State Health/Life/Dental, Virginia Retirement System, FMLA and ADA. Provides guidance and direction to employees, and serves as primary liaison with payroll staff, DHRM, VRS, and providers on benefits/transactions issues. Is the V-Nav Retirement Administrator, manages personnel and benefits transactions using Cardinal and VNAV, assists in establishing and updating of ESH/HR policies as needed. Performs as the Cardinal task administrator and provides backup to Workers’ Compensation/STD/LTD area.
Successful candidate should possess:
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures and provide guidance to managers and employees.
• Ability to be organized and detail oriented with high levels of accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining the ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Skilled in communicating effectively orally and in writing with staff at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deliver and/or facilitate benefit and HR-related training.
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Self motivated with the ability to work both independently and as a team.
Minimum Qualifications
• Experience in the administration of benefits programs to include: health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement to include monthly reconciliations is required.
• Hands on experience with FMLA, ADAAA, Paternity Leave, policies and laws is required.
• Experience managing benefit programs for a medium to large size organization is required.
• Experience with payroll procedures as they relate to HR transactions is required.
• Experience with the processing of HR transactions using an HRIS system is required.
• Experience with E-Verify and proper I-+ Processes is required.
• Previous experience with providing on-boarding and/or new hire orientation, specifically educating new employees with benefits information and/or an overview of relevant policies is required.
• Experience with operating computers and using Microsoft Office applications. Intermediate level excel experience is required.
Additional Considerations
• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting/finance, human resources or related field, or equivalent combination of training and work experience is preferred.
• Professional certification in Human Resources (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) is preferred.
• Cardinal/PeopleSoft experience is preferred.
• Experience in conducting professional presentations and/or meetings to explain and educate on benefits wellness, and HR programs is preferred.
• Extensive experience in benefit reconciliation processes. VNAV/VRS reconciliations is preferred.
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 résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime as requested, in the event of an emergency.
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone # 757-XXXXXX) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, ****** orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.
DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-1+ Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.
Contact Information
Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL
Phone: 757-XXXXXX / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS
Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED
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-XXXXXX+.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2026- February 2+, 2026, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR | HR ANALYST I position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Williamsburg offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
