Benefits Billing & Reconciliation Analyst 2

Benefits Billing & Reconciliation Analyst 2 The Benefits Billing & Reconciliation Analyst 2 is responsible for administration of our Health & Welfare benefit programs, reconciliation and payment of employee benefits and compliance. Primary Duties Reconcile and pay employee health and welfare plan invoices. Work with Finance and vendors to ensure timely payment Responsible for process flow of benefit records and verify accurate and timely enrollment Administer employee benefit health & welfare programs, Section 125 plans, COBRA administration, Life/Disability plans, voluntary benefit plans and Paid Time Off plans Ensure benefit programs are compliant regarding company policy's and governmental regulations. Conduct and oversee compliance reporting, benefit audits, annual testing requirements along with updating and maintaining benefit plan documents. Keep current on benefit industry trends along with best practices and innovation possibilities Serve as a benefit resource to NAES employees, family members and the HR Team Partner in providing benefits education to the HR Team Provide backup support for other Benefits Analysts Scope of Responsibilities Support the administration of employee benefit programs. Consult with and advise employees, managers and HR staff on eligibility, plan provisions, and other matters related to benefits. Performs duties independently with only general directions given. Decisions are made within policy constraints. Working Relationships The position reports the Benefits Manager. Works regularly with third party benefits consultants, plan providers, benefit administration system and HR Business Partners to ensure the company is current with new and changing HR policies and practices on a local state and federal level. Compensation Initial starting compensation will range from $35.67 to $41.03 per hour. Education and Experience BA or BS degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience highly desired. 3+ years of Human Resource experience desired with a focus on benefits. Certification desired; PHR/SPHR and/or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) Specific Skills and Knowledge Current working knowledge of federal and state benefit laws and regulations, including COBRA, Section 125, ERISA, HIPPA, and Affordable Care Act knowledge BusinessSolver and UKG-Pro experience highly desired. Strong MS Suite knowledge Strong communication skills, analytical skills, and organizational skills Excellent customer service skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment Must be self-directed and able to work in a team-based environment Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Typical working days Monday through Friday, business hours. Additional time and on-call support may be required during heavy workloads or to meet deadlines. 15-20% travel is required. Fit for Duty All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility. Performance All employees have the responsibility to both the customer and their co-workers to do the job right the first time, and to ensure the customer's needs are being met. NAES Safe Safety is a core value of NAES; and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs, whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each and every employee's performance. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr NAES