Americas Prinicpal Benefits Analyst

San Ramon, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Americas Benefits & Pension Administration

Manage overall administration and compliance for all Americas Benefit Programs including Medical Dental and Vision plans 401(k)/Retirement programs as appropriate by country
Drive annual renewals in the Americas to ensure cost effective renewals while driving strong benefit programs to meet the needs of employees
Serve as the primary liaison with benefit consultants brokers and plan providers to ensure efficient plan administration.
Research analyze and recommend new benefit programs for Company to remain competitive and manage costs related to benefit plans.
Serve as the subject matter expert in 401(k) audit compliance and coordinates the 401(k) Fiduciary Committee meetings
Ensures compliance with governmental regulations related to benefit programs and labor law including ERISA FMLA ACA and HIPAA. This includes required testing audits SOX compliance and government filings.
Develop and deliver clear engaging benefits communications to ensure employees are well informed about their programs.

Americas Leave of Absence & Time off Administration

Oversee administration and compliance for short-term and long-term disability programs leave of absence programs and time-off policies across the Americas.
Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and legislative updates.
Partner with HRIT to ensure leave types and time-off programs are accurately configured and maintained in systems.
Develop employee-facing communications and tools to promote clarity and understanding of leave benefits.
Provide mentorship and oversight to ensure compliant and efficient leave administration processes.

Additional Responsibilities

Lead the strategic vision analysis communication and administration of employee benefit programs to support company growth business objectives and talent acquisition and retention goals.
Drive continuous improvement of People Operations processes with a focus on simplification efficiency scalability and compliance.
Conduct budgeting and financial analysis of benefits programs including forecasting cost modeling and monitoring high-cost claims.
Ensure accurate financial planning and tracking of benefits expenditures.
Support M&A activities including due diligence benefits harmonization strategy and implementation

Qualifications - Knowledge Skills & Abilities

8 years of progressive experience in benefits administration.
Minimum 4 years of direct 401(k) and compliance administration experience.
Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data modeling financial analysis reporting).
Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace (Sheets Slides Docs).
Deep understanding of government regulations impacting benefit programs (ERISA FMLA COBRA HIPAA ACA).

Compensation may vary depending on your location qualifications including job-related education training experience licensure and certification that could result at a level outside of these ranges. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual bonus and sales incentives depending on the terms of the applicable plan and role as well as individual performance. NY generally ranges: $161275-$241913 CA generally ranges: $168287-$252431 All other locations fall under our General State range: $140239-$210359 Benefits may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Cloud Software Group and the country where you work. U.S. based employees are typically offered access to healthcare life insurance and disability benefits 401(k) plan and company match among others. This requisition has no specific deadline for completion.

About Us:

Cloud Software Group is one of the worlds largest cloud solution providers serving more than 100 million users around the globe. When you join Cloud Software Group you are making a difference for real people each of whom count on our suite of cloud-based products to get work done from anywhere. Members of our team will tell you that we value passion for technology and the courage to take risks. Everyone is empowered to learn dream and build the future of work. We are on the brink of another Cambrian leap -- a moment of immense evolution and growth. And we need your expertise and experience to do it. Now is the perfect time to move your skills to the cloud.

Cloud Software Group is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color creed sex or gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression ethnicity national origin ancestry citizenship religion genetic carrier status disability pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions (including lactation status) marital status military service protected veteran status political activity or affiliation taking or requesting statutorily protected leave and other protected classifications.

Cloud Software Group will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history and conduct the recruiting process in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance. For access to the laws see the following links:California FCAand Los Angeles FCO.

If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any part of the application process please contact us via the Bridge portal for assistance.

Required Experience:

Americas Benefits & Pension AdministrationManage overall administration and compliance for all Americas Benefit Programs including Medical Dental and Vision plans 401(k)/Retirement programs as appropriate by countryDrive annual renewals in the Americas to ensure cost effective renewals while driving...

Americas Benefits & Pension Administration

Manage overall administration and compliance for all Americas Benefit Programs including Medical Dental and Vision plans 401(k)/Retirement programs as appropriate by country
Drive annual renewals in the Americas to ensure cost effective renewals while driving strong benefit programs to meet the needs of employees
Serve as the primary liaison with benefit consultants brokers and plan providers to ensure efficient plan administration.
Research analyze and recommend new benefit programs for Company to remain competitive and manage costs related to benefit plans.
Serve as the subject matter expert in 401(k) audit compliance and coordinates the 401(k) Fiduciary Committee meetings
Ensures compliance with governmental regulations related to benefit programs and labor law including ERISA FMLA ACA and HIPAA. This includes required testing audits SOX compliance and government filings.
Develop and deliver clear engaging benefits communications to ensure employees are well informed about their programs.

Americas Leave of Absence & Time off Administration

Oversee administration and compliance for short-term and long-term disability programs leave of absence programs and time-off policies across the Americas.
Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and legislative updates.
Partner with HRIT to ensure leave types and time-off programs are accurately configured and maintained in systems.
Develop employee-facing communications and tools to promote clarity and understanding of leave benefits.
Provide mentorship and oversight to ensure compliant and efficient leave administration processes.

Additional Responsibilities

Lead the strategic vision analysis communication and administration of employee benefit programs to support company growth business objectives and talent acquisition and retention goals.
Drive continuous improvement of People Operations processes with a focus on simplification efficiency scalability and compliance.
Conduct budgeting and financial analysis of benefits programs including forecasting cost modeling and monitoring high-cost claims.
Ensure accurate financial planning and tracking of benefits expenditures.
Support M&A activities including due diligence benefits harmonization strategy and implementation

Qualifications - Knowledge Skills & Abilities

8 years of progressive experience in benefits administration.
Minimum 4 years of direct 401(k) and compliance administration experience.
Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data modeling financial analysis reporting).
Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace (Sheets Slides Docs).
Deep understanding of government regulations impacting benefit programs (ERISA FMLA COBRA HIPAA ACA).

About Us:

If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during any part of the application process please contact us via the Bridge portal for assistance.

Required Experience:

Key Skills

Sales Experience
Microsoft Office
Customer Service
Communication skills
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Business Management
Benefits Administration
Microsoft Excel
Insurance Sales
Customer relationship management
Human Resources

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