Reporting directly to the VP/D, Health & Wellness, the Benefits Analyst, will support the benefits strategy and daily administration of programs.  Ensure all benefit programs are compliant with regulatory requirements and company policy.  

Key Responsibilities

Collaborates with the benefits team to support the benefits strategy and ensure the best experience for team membersActs as a liaison with insurance carriers, vendors, brokers, and consultants and internal partners (Vendor Management, Benefits Management, Communications, etc.) on execution of various matters such as contracts, communications, plan coverage and plan renewals.Understands, interprets, and responds to ongoing benefit inquiries in a timely mannerAssist in planning and execution of annual enrollmentFacilitates benefits presentations to new hires, business partners or leadershipDevelops and improves written processes; generates ideas to improve benefit programs and the employee experienceEnsures compliance with state or federal requirements with provisions of ERISA, HIPPA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA, FLSA, ADA, Workers Comp and internal policies.Manages ADA Claims – working closely with employees, vendors, legal and management teamsAudits, analyzes, and verifies monthly billing and benefits funding for all health and welfare plans.Reconciles benefit deductions for employees on leave.Partners with the team as needed to plan, implement programs, campaigns, competitions, and challenges that educate and engage employees in healthy behaviorsAssist, lead or prepare ad hoc benefit project initiatives or presentations for Sr management.Prepares benefit utilization dashboardsServes as a project manager for onboarding new benefits programs and processes.Assist or lead ad hoc benefits project initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or relevant field.5-7 years’ experience in Human Resources or relevant field including prior experience in company-wide benefit campaigns.Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Experience with Workday preferredProficient knowledge of health and wellness benefit plans and ancillary programs

Skills

Delivers a high level of customer serviceStrong analytical skillsMust have excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to utilize and recognize ways to improve workflow efficiency and increase productivity.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently deliver high quality results on-time and on-budget.Highly motivated, persuasive, priority-driven and collaborative.Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams.At all times, handle highly sensitive and confidential information in an efficient and effective manner.