Benefits Analyst II

Job Summary

What you will do

• Coordinates and supports the administration of employee benefits programs (medical dental vision disability life insurance FSA/HSA accounts employee assistance programs leave of absences COBRA retiree programs and 401k Plan).

• Collect analyze and interpret data on employee benefits utilization cost trends and market comparisons to identify areas for improvement.

• Performs detailed data validation and reconciliation across vendors and systems to identify discrepancies root causes and operational risks.

• Supports leadership and compliance needs through ad hoc and recurring reporting related to benefits operations.

• Assists with plan compliance including audits disclosure reporting discrimination testing etc. Keeps abreast of legislative legal and regulatory developments pertinent to their focal area and the benefits area in general.

• Actively supports internal and external audits by preparing data validating results responding to findings and coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Assists in development preparation and delivery of employee education and communication of benefit plan options and resources.

• Facilitates the implementation of benefits programs plans and initiatives to ensure accuracy compliance and a positive employee experience.

• Ensures benefit administration system configuration is accurate and lead annual enrollment or benefit changes configuration and testing.

• Partner with vendors in handling the day-to-day relationship questions and issues. Assist in conducting assessments of current and future vendor relationships to ensure they fit with the organizational strategy.

• Provides Tier-3 support for complex benefits issues including research vendor coordination and escalation management.

• Maintains working knowledge of benefits regulations vendor processes and industry practices to support accurate administration and compliance.

• Engages in other duties as needed that support our Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build strong communities.

Supervision

• Performs work under the supervision of a Team Lead or Manager.

Education Requirements

• Bachelors Degree Emphasis in human resources business administration or related area Preferred

Required Experience

• 4 years experience in human resources with exposure to one or more of the following areas: retirement programs health and welfare programs or similar analytical role.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated effective analytical skills and ability to successfully perform accurate in-depth analysis.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.

• The ability to obtain and effectively use information including the ability to identify the information needed seek the information from a variety of sources and skillfully extract and report the information for business benefit

• Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g. e-mail word processing spreadsheet and project management). Previous HRMS experience preferred.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Key Skills

• Benchmarking Benefits Administration Data Analysis Employee Benefits Design Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Management Storytelling Vendor Management

Our people are passionate about what they do the product they sell and the customers they serve. If youre looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration innovation and dedication were the right company for you.