HRIS and Benefits Analyst

The Company

At Utica National Insurance Group 1400 employees countrywide take our corporate promise to heart every day: To make people feel secure appreciated and respected.

Utica National Insurance Group is an A rated $2.0B award-winning nationally recognized property & casualty insurance carrier.

Operating along the Eastern half of the United States based in our Home Office in Central New York with Regional Office locations including NYC Dallas and Charlotte.

What you will do

The HRIS & Benefits Analyst provides analytical operations and systems support to ensure the accurate administration compliance and effective delivery of the Companys health & welfare and retirement benefits programs. The role supports HR and Total Rewards operations through benefits administration regulatory compliance activities vendor data management reporting and audits while serving as a subject matter expert in HRIS and benefit system functionality.

• Support the administration of qualified and nonqualified retirement programs including 401(k) profit sharing defined benefit pension plan deferred compensation program and other retirement programs.
• Coordinate eligibility enrollments contributions and distributions in timely manner.
• Assist with nondiscrimination testing audits Form 5500 filing and plan compliance.
• Liaise with recordkeepers actuaries auditors and third-party administrators.
• Assist with plan communication and employee education.
• Support health & welfare benefit compliance (ACA ERISA COBRA HIPAA Section 125).
• Monitor regulatory changes and support implementation of required updates
• Support open enrollment setup audits and data and file issue resolution.
• Maintain and optimize HR systems including: HRIS performance management and job description repository
• Ensure data integrity reporting accuracy and system configuration alignment.
• Lead system upgrades enhancements testing and integrations.
• Create and maintain HR dashboards and reports.
• Troubleshoot file transmission errors and reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain file layouts schedules and documentation.
• Ensure data privacy and secure file transfer protocols.
• Lead assigned workstreams and execution activities for benefits and HRIS initiatives.
• Develop and maintain technology-based solutions as well as designing end user interfaces and reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Conforms with all corporate policies and procedures.

What you need

• 3-5 years of HRIS benefits and retirement plan administration experience required
• This position requires strong analytical skills attention to detail and the ability to work cross-functionally with HR Payroll Finance and external vendors
• Knowledge of ERISA and benefits compliance requirements
• Experience managing vendor data files and system integrations required
• Experience with UKG PeopleFluent
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) SHRM-CP or related certification preferred
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or related field

Additional Information:

Location: New Hartford NY or Charlotte NC

Hybrid

Salary Range:

$83600 - $102000

Benefits:

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay comprehensive benefits packages career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Dental Benefit
• Vision Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan(Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Training and Professional Designations
• Company-Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance Hospital Indemnity Critical Illness Legal ID Theft Protection Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Membership with Back-up Care Senior Solutions
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• PaidVolunteer Day
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs

Additional Information

This position is a full time salaried exempt (non overtime eligible) position.

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply now and find out what its like to be a part of an amazing team thrive in an exciting environment and work for a company you can be proud of. Once you complete your application you can monitor your status in the hiring process by logging into your profile. A representative from our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding any change in your candidacy.

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