HR Analyst, Benefits

Job Description The HR Benefits Analyst is responsible for the administration of health and welfare and retirement plans, vendor management, and handling employee benefits related issues. This hybrid opportunity requires remote work on Mondays and Fridays, in‑office Tuesdays‑Thursday, with occasional onsite mornings for new‑hire benefits orientation. What You Will Do Assists with the administration of US health and welfare and retirement (defined benefit and defined contribution) plans. Handles employee benefits related issues including employee requests and inquiries, requests for assistance and education, issue resolution and invoicing. Assists new employees with benefits enrollment and conducts new hire benefits orientation as needed. Ensures benefit plan vendors administer plans according to design, monitors vendor performance, escalates issues as appropriate, and assists in the development of vendor performance metrics and improvement initiatives. Understands and interprets applicable benefit regulations including ERISA, PPACA, and HIPAA, keeps current regarding legislative changes, and ensures plans remain compliant. Ensures timely completion and submission of required governmental and organizational reports and filings. Develops and documents benefit plan processes to ensure consistent, accurate and timely processing and superior customer service, and creates, maintains, and updates documentation of process flows, administrative and standard operating procedures. Maintains accurate written benefit summaries, Summary Plan Descriptions and other benefit related documents. Contributes to content development and delivery for annual open enrollment, new hire, and life event communications and targeted communications throughout the year. Assists with annual open enrollment process including plan implementation, systems testing, and communications, creates and reviews employee benefit communication materials, and participates in employee enrollment meetings as needed. Works with internal groups and vendors to support system testing, data interfaces in/out of the system, development of test plans, and the execution of plan changes and reporting; implements and tests benefit plan changes and new programs. What You Will Need Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field along with 3–5 years of previous related experience, OR a combination of education and experience may be applicable in lieu of a 4-year degree. CEBS designation preferred. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Strong technical knowledge of ERISA. Strong analytical, written, presentation and project management skills. Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required. Experience with Oracle Advanced Benefits is a plus. Obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems. Reporting Relationships The incumbent reports to a Manager, Director or Executive level position. This position does not have any direct reports. Benefits Medical insurance (PPO and HD) Dental and vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Savings Account (FSA) Life insurance Accidental death and dismemberment insurance Disability leave programs Parental leave program Paid holidays Paid vacation time Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) 401K plan with generous company match (subject to plan requirements) Equal Opportunity ABS Bureau is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non‑work‑related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)