Sr. Benefits Analyst

A family-owned business since 1924 A. Duie Pyle provides a range of integrated transportation and distribution solutions throughout the Northeast. Supported by our vast network of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) service centers warehouse facilities and dedicated locations we have the ability to offer flexible and seamless integrated solutions tailored to our customers needs.

Simply put when it comes to integrated supply chain solutions Pyle People Deliver. Our promise is to provide outstanding service as it remains to be our first and foremost mission.

Position Summary:

The Senior Benefits Analyst (Lead) serves as the primary owner of the companys benefits and wellbeing programs combining deep hands-on expertise with day-to-day leadership of benefits operations. This role is responsible for administering analyzing and improving employee benefit programs while providing guidance and oversight to one benefits team member.

This position partners closely with HR leadership insurance brokers and vendors to ensure benefits programs are compliant cost-effective competitive and well understood by employees. The role is ideal for a seasoned benefits professional who enjoys both execution and leadership in a collaborative onsite environment.

The responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

Benefits Administration & Operations (Hands-On)

• Lead day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs including medical dental vision disability life insurance retirement plans FSAs HSAs and wellness offerings
• Oversee enrollments changes terminations COBRA administration disability and life claims beneficiaries and employee inquiries
• Manage complex benefits processes including QDROs QMCSOs loans hardships rollovers distributions and compliance testing
• Ensure accurate maintenance of benefits records HRIS data and payroll integrations

Vendor & Broker Partnership

• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits vendors third-party administrators and insurance brokers
• Coordinate data transfers related to eligibility premiums and plan administration
• Support annual renewals by gathering data reviewing proposals and providing analysis and recommendations
• Assist with vendor negotiations and plan evaluations to ensure best value and coverage

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure ongoing compliance with federal and state regulations affecting employee benefits programs
• Manage timely and accurate reporting filings audits and fee payments
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable regulations including ACA ERISA COBRA HIPAA FMLA ADA Section 125 Medicare Social Security and DOL requirements

Leadership & Team Support

• Provide day-to-day guidance training and oversight to one direct report
• Review work for accuracy and compliance ensuring consistent service delivery
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and escalation point for complex benefits issues

Employee Experience & Communication

• Deliver high-quality customer service to employees and internal stakeholders
• Develop clear effective benefits communications to enhance employee understanding and engagement
• Support planning and execution of open enrollment including employee education initiatives

Wellbeing Program Support

• Champion the companys wellbeing program in partnership with HR leadership
• Monitor industry trends and work with wellbeing vendors to evaluate and recommend enhancements

To be qualified for this position you should possess the following:

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Business Finance or related field
• Five years experience administering benefits programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products including PowerPoint; experience with HRIS and benefits databases. Familiarity with Ultimate Kronos Group HRIS preferred
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines; excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to understand evaluate and make judgment on proposals (RFPs)
• Knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulations filing and compliance requirements both adopted and pending affecting employee benefits programs including the ACA ERISA COBRA FMLA ADA Section 125 HIPAA Medicare COBRA and Social Security and DOL requirements

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 15% of time

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this position the employee is frequently required to sit talk or hear. Occasionally the employee will need to stand walk climb stairs and drive a is mainly an office based position. Close vision is required in order to work on a computer screen for extended periods of time.

For a full job description associated with this posting please contact A. Duie Pyles Human Resources department. This job posting is intended solely for external advertising purposes and does not represent a comprehensive list of all job-related duties and qualifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

Senior IC