What You'll Do Principal is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Benefits Administration Analyst I in our eBenefits Edge department! You will use your analytical, collaborative, and communication skills to provide online benefit administration support services to meet the needs of clients. Here are some examples of the kinds of things you'll do: Build and maintains designated online benefit administration systems. Assist with quality assurance process to ensure data integrity and data validity. Complete programming of data import/export processes and assist with the distribution of files to vendors. Maintain accurate documentation via work request management tools. Provide basic administrative support of work request system. Consult with Benefits Admin Analysts to identify and resolve root causes of issues. Perform other job-related duties or special projects as required. Who You Are Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. 1+ years of Benefits, HR, insurance carrier, application development, or related experience. Preferably has worked with some type of Benefit Administration system. Working knowledge of benefit plans and benefits administration a plus. Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, carriers, system implementation leaders, other analysts, and programmers. Technically adept, intermediate Excel/data analysis skills. Strong planning and decision-making skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and big picture/conceptual skills. Ability to work with people at all levels, including outside consultants and vendors, and be able to influence others without formal authority. Salary Range Information Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly) $54000 - $121200 / year Time Off Program Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension Eligible Yes Additional Information Job level We’ll consider talent at the Benefits Administration Analyst II level with the right experience and skills. To be considered at the level II, the following qualifications are needed: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience with 2+ years of Benefits, HR, insurance carrier, multiple application development, or related experience preferred. Expert data analysis/Excel skills preferred. Preferably has worked with some type of Benefit Administration system. Strong working knowledge of benefit plans and benefits administration required. Work Environment This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC). You’ll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors. Work Authorization/Sponsorship At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States? This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links. Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants Investment Code of Ethics For Principal Global Investors positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization. Experience Principal While our expertise spans the globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to foster a world where financial security is accessible to all. And our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees – individually and all of us together. Explore our core values, benefits and why we’re an exceptional place to grow your career. Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Posting Window We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Original Posting Date 1/17/2025 Most Recently Posted Date 1/17/2025 LinkedIn Remote Hashtag #LI-Remote