Human Resources Associate Jobs in Virginia
Human Resources Associate jobs in Virginia are concentrated in the Northern Virginia corridor, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads metro, where federal contractors, defense firms, and large health systems drive steady demand for professionals in employee relations, onboarding, and benefits administration. Employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Inova Health System, and Leidos maintain large HR teams across the state and hire at both entry and mid-career levels. The strongest openings right now are in talent acquisition coordination, HRIS administration, and compliance support. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- 5109447
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Corr - Employee Rel & Train
- Human resources
- Full-Time (Salaried)
- Closing at: Aug 28 2026 - 23:55 EDT
- Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Title: Benefits Analyst Senior (Human Resources Unit) VADOC Headquarters: #01094
State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst I
Hiring Range: $53,490.00 - $83,446.00
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: Human Resources Headquarters
Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Corrections is one of the Commonwealth’s largest state agencies, with a workforce of more than 11,000 employees serving in correctional facilities, probation and parole offices, administrative operations, and other locations across Virginia. Human Resources & Staff Development provides an integrated workforce system encompassing human resources, training, leadership development, organizational learning, employee support, and workforce innovation.
The Benefits Analyst Senior is part of a team committed not only to administering benefits accurately, but also to continuously improving how HR services are delivered. The successful incumbent will combine benefits expertise, analytical ability, technology fluency, problem-solving, and a strong commitment to employee service.
The position requires exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, initiative, and the ability to independently manage complex and recurring analytical responsibilities while remaining responsive to individual employee needs. The position collaborates extensively with employees, HR professionals, agency leaders, state partners, and benefits vendors and may travel to Department locations to provide retirement counseling, benefits education, training, and other employee support.
The Benefits Analyst Senior serves as a senior benefits specialist within Human Resources & Staff Development (HRSD), helping deliver the programs, services, and support that enable VADOC employees to focus on the Department’s public safety mission. Consistent with VADOC’s People First philosophy, the position plays an important role in ensuring employees have access to accurate, responsive, and knowledgeable benefits support throughout their careers.
A major responsibility of the position is conducting and documenting the monthly reconciliation of VRS Navigator (VNAV) data with Cardinal to ensure the accuracy and integrity of employee retirement and benefits records. The position serves as a subject matter resource for employees and HR professionals by responding to benefits inquiries; researching and resolving complex issues; providing retirement counseling; delivering benefits training and presentations; and supporting the administration of retirement, health, disability, leave, wellness, and other employee benefit programs.
As a member of the Employee Benefits and Wellness team, the position provides critical analytical and operational support to the Employee Benefits Manager and is expected to develop and maintain a high level of expertise across benefits programs, systems, policies, and processes. The Benefits Analyst Senior is also expected to look beyond today's processes by embracing continuous improvement and leveraging technology, data, automation, and emerging tools to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, accessibility, and the employee experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefit programs, including VRS retirement, health benefits, VSDP, FMLA, and related leave and benefit programs. Demonstrated experience administering benefits, resolving employee inquiries, interpreting complex benefit policies and program requirements, and performing benefits, retirement, payroll, or HR data reconciliations. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills with demonstrated attention to detail and confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to provide retirement counseling, benefits training, presentations, and guidance to employees and HR professionals. Proficiency with HR systems, spreadsheets, and technology, with the ability to use data, technology, and process improvement to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and service delivery.
Additional Considerations
Experience administering Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits. Experience with VRS Navigator (VNAV), Cardinal HCM, or similar HR and benefits systems. Experience with VRS reconciliation, retirement counseling, or benefits training. Advanced experience with Excel, reporting, data analysis, automation, or process improvement.
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.
Experience administering Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits. Experience with VRS Navigator (VNAV), Cardinal HCM, or similar HR and benefits systems. Experience with VRS reconciliation, retirement counseling, or benefits training. Advanced experience with Excel, reporting, data analysis, automation, or process improvement.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-659-8424
Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION
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.
- 5109447
- Richmond, Virginia, United States
- Corr - Employee Rel & Train
- Human resources
- Full-Time (Salaried)
- Closing at: Aug 28 2026 - 23:55 EDT
- Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Title: Benefits Analyst Senior (Human Resources Unit) VADOC Headquarters: #01094
State Role Title: Human Resource Analyst I
Hiring Range: $53,490.00 - $83,446.00
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: Human Resources Headquarters
Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Corrections is one of the Commonwealth’s largest state agencies, with a workforce of more than 11,000 employees serving in correctional facilities, probation and parole offices, administrative operations, and other locations across Virginia. Human Resources & Staff Development provides an integrated workforce system encompassing human resources, training, leadership development, organizational learning, employee support, and workforce innovation.
The Benefits Analyst Senior is part of a team committed not only to administering benefits accurately, but also to continuously improving how HR services are delivered. The successful incumbent will combine benefits expertise, analytical ability, technology fluency, problem-solving, and a strong commitment to employee service.
The position requires exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, confidentiality, initiative, and the ability to independently manage complex and recurring analytical responsibilities while remaining responsive to individual employee needs. The position collaborates extensively with employees, HR professionals, agency leaders, state partners, and benefits vendors and may travel to Department locations to provide retirement counseling, benefits education, training, and other employee support.
The Benefits Analyst Senior serves as a senior benefits specialist within Human Resources & Staff Development (HRSD), helping deliver the programs, services, and support that enable VADOC employees to focus on the Department’s public safety mission. Consistent with VADOC’s People First philosophy, the position plays an important role in ensuring employees have access to accurate, responsive, and knowledgeable benefits support throughout their careers.
A major responsibility of the position is conducting and documenting the monthly reconciliation of VRS Navigator (VNAV) data with Cardinal to ensure the accuracy and integrity of employee retirement and benefits records. The position serves as a subject matter resource for employees and HR professionals by responding to benefits inquiries; researching and resolving complex issues; providing retirement counseling; delivering benefits training and presentations; and supporting the administration of retirement, health, disability, leave, wellness, and other employee benefit programs.
As a member of the Employee Benefits and Wellness team, the position provides critical analytical and operational support to the Employee Benefits Manager and is expected to develop and maintain a high level of expertise across benefits programs, systems, policies, and processes. The Benefits Analyst Senior is also expected to look beyond today's processes by embracing continuous improvement and leveraging technology, data, automation, and emerging tools to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, accessibility, and the employee experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefit programs, including VRS retirement, health benefits, VSDP, FMLA, and related leave and benefit programs. Demonstrated experience administering benefits, resolving employee inquiries, interpreting complex benefit policies and program requirements, and performing benefits, retirement, payroll, or HR data reconciliations. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills with demonstrated attention to detail and confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to provide retirement counseling, benefits training, presentations, and guidance to employees and HR professionals. Proficiency with HR systems, spreadsheets, and technology, with the ability to use data, technology, and process improvement to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and service delivery.
Additional Considerations
Experience administering Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits. Experience with VRS Navigator (VNAV), Cardinal HCM, or similar HR and benefits systems. Experience with VRS reconciliation, retirement counseling, or benefits training. Advanced experience with Excel, reporting, data analysis, automation, or process improvement.
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.
Experience administering Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits. Experience with VRS Navigator (VNAV), Cardinal HCM, or similar HR and benefits systems. Experience with VRS reconciliation, retirement counseling, or benefits training. Advanced experience with Excel, reporting, data analysis, automation, or process improvement.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-659-8424
Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION
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.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Trucking
- Accounting & Auditing
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Construction & Real Estate
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in human resources associate jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a closely related field
- PHR or aPHR certification through HRCI or SHRM-CP credential preferred
- One to three years of experience supporting HR functions in a professional environment
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or UKG
- Working knowledge of federal employment law including FMLA, ADA, and FLSA
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle confidential employee information
Human Resources Associate Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a human resources associate in Virginia?
The most direct path in Virginia is a bachelor's degree in human resources or business, followed by an entry-level HR coordinator or HR assistant role to build practical experience. Virginia does not require a state-issued license to work in HR, but earning the SHRM-CP or the aPHR certification through HRCI significantly strengthens your candidacy with Virginia employers, particularly federal contractors and health systems that list those credentials in their job requirements.
Which companies hire human resources associates in Virginia?
Companies currently hiring human resources associates in Virginia include Target, Omni Hotels, and Sunrise Senior Living, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal contractors, defense agencies, and large hospital networks creates consistent year-round demand for HR associate roles at multiple seniority levels.
Which Virginia cities have the most human resources associate jobs?
McLean, Richmond, and Arlington account for the largest share of human resources associate openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's density of federal contractors and technology firms drives the highest volume, while Richmond's corporate headquarters and state government presence and Hampton Roads' military installations and health systems sustain strong hiring in those markets.
Are there remote human resources associate jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and human resources associate work is more remote-friendly than many other fields because much of the role involves documentation, HRIS management, and digital communication. About 48% of human resources associate openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects the desk-based nature of the work. Talent acquisition coordination and HRIS data entry tasks are the most commonly offered as fully remote positions.
How can I get hired as a human resources associate in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an HR assistant or HR coordinator role at a large Virginia employer such as a Northern Virginia federal contractor, a Richmond-area health system, or a state agency, many of which post new-grad openings that require only a degree and no prior HR experience. Completing the aPHR certification through HRCI while still in school gives your application a measurable edge. Adjacent roles in payroll administration, recruiting coordination, or office management at Virginia firms are also common lateral moves that transition into formal HR associate positions.
Where can I find and apply to human resources associate jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to human resources associate jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Search the roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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