The Benefits Analyst will assist in the analysis and administration of the employee health benefit plans and programs. This position will support the planning, design, implementation, administration and evaluation of the health care plans, programs and related services.

Posted position does not allow for sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Essential Responsibilities

Assist with the administration of employee benefit programs such as retirement plans and health and welfare plans. Act as a liaison with brokers, carriers, consultants and vendors. Provide guidance to and assistance to employees and division Human Resources Departments on benefit and leave related matters. Perform periodic audits of employee elections, deductions and funding accounts Troubleshoot and resolve employee, system, process, and integration issues with HR systems and/or vendors and work with internal groups and vendors to support system testing. Reconcile vendor invoices, verifying eligibility counts and calculating costs. Track and record funding. Assist with the development of annual enrollment communications as well as ongoing benefit related communications. Responsible for maintaining up to date information on the Company Benefits website. Prepare and coordinate the development and distribution of required benefit summaries, Summary Plan Descriptions and other benefit related documents. Understand and interpret applicable benefit regulations including ERISA, PPACA, and HIPAA Assure company compliance with provisions of Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Prepare reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies, such as Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, insurance commissioners, and other regulatory agencies. Reviews and analyzes changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits and reports necessary or suggested changes to management. Coordinates company benefits with government sponsored programs. Respond to and maintain records of Qualified Medical Support Orders (QMSCOs). Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in benefits program management; benefit administration including vendor relationships and process and procedure development

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept to implementation Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Plans, organizes schedules in an efficient and productive manner Effective influencing, conflict management, and negotiation skills to interact with both internal and external contacts Highly effective written and oral communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong MS Office - PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills.

Working & Environmental Conditions

Temperature controlled working environment. Some outside activities may be required. This position may travel out-of-town to attend training and meetings. Typical office environment: may experience minor discomfort from extensive use of a computer display and keyboard; travel between buildings on campus and between campuses.

Physical Requirements

Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs. Sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time. Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

More Information

This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

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