Benefits Analyst

Description

The Benefits Analyst is responsible for the design, analysis, communication and administration of employee benefit programs, including active and plans for health and welfare benefits, the employee wellness program, employee leave programs, retirement programs, and other related programs. May be assigned primary or secondary responsibility for specific benefits programs.

Partners with other members of the Human Resources (HR) team to provide exemplary service and assistance to employees and leaders. Contributes to maintaining competitive and equitable benefits programs for the UNS enterprise. Handles confidential information with care.

Benefits Administration:

Administers employee health & welfare plans/programs and trust accounts, including:

o Employee Health & Welfare: Plan design, modification, communications, employee education, compliance, recordkeeping, reporting, and disclosure.

o Health & Welfare: Communications, education, enrollment, premium invoicing, and administration of post-65 benefits to eligible participants.

o Employee Wellness Program: Plan design, communications, education, and incentives processing.

o Established Trust(s): Gathers data and performs monthly, quarterly and annual administration of established trust(s), conducts year-end reconciliation of OPEB, and coordinates with third-party vendor and accounting representatives, as needed.

Administers employee leave programs, including:

o Manages all administrative aspects of leave claims to include tracking hours used/taken and working closely with Human Resources Business Partnership (HRBP) and Payroll to ensure pay for employees is accurate and correct.

o Works closely with employees and third-party vendors to ensure all relevant completed medical documentation is submitted for timely review; maintains appropriate contact with all employees on leave and participates in the return-to-work process for employees on leave.

o Flags potentially fraudulent activity in leave cases and claims; works closely with the HRBP team to identify, research and resolve matters.

o Partners closely with HRBPs (and Occupational Health Services, as needed) on leave cases and claims; meets regularly with the HRBP team to review claims status and develops strategies for resolution.

o Manages Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) programs and vendor relationships; ensures STD claims are coordinated with FMLA or general medical cases.

o Prepares and manages benefit premium invoicing for eligible LTD participants; monitors monthly premium invoicing to ensure payments are timely.

o Produces and manages reporting metrics and analytics for all leave cases; presents reports as requested.

Administers qualified and non-qualified defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, including plan design, modification, communications, employee education, compliance, recordkeeping, reporting, and disclosure.

o Performs functions in conjunction with Payroll, gathering data and preparing reports for bi-weekly loan updates, 401(k) deferral updates, contribution files, and loads; may partner with the HR Systems & Analytics team to manage data and build reports.

o Pension:

Prepares and reviews pension calculations for all qualified defined benefit plans, conducts pre-retirement and retirement interviews, and secures retirement benefit elections.

Partners with vendor to manage the distribution of pension payments.

Conducts quarterly settlement threshold testing for pension lump sum values.

o 401(k):

Partners with vendor to communicate events and coordinate individual retirement advisory services.

Acts as subject matter expert for employee benefit programs in alignment and under the general direction and guidance of HR leadership and the legal department, as necessary; educates employees and responds to questions about benefits programs using standard HR communications channels and protocols.

Assists in the communication of employee benefits program changes, annual processes (e.g., benefits open enrollment), new hire benefits orientation, plan notices and documents, HIPAA-related mailings, etc.; includes ensuring accuracy of data in relevant systems prior to communication, drafting or providing input to the development of employee communication materials, distribution, and Human Resources (HR) intranet/Benefits portal maintenance.

Prepares and presents presentations and related materials that support benefits and wellness programs and processes, changes, enrollment, and government-mandated disclosures; conducts individual meetings with employees as needed while maintaining confidentiality (after appropriate employee use of direct access resources and vendor support).

Partners with vendors, coordinates and leads (or participates in) on-site or remote employee, leader and education sessions, workshops, fairs, and activities sponsored by the Benefits department.

Resolves employee benefits concerns and disputes, serving as a liaison between the employee or dependent and the plan administrator or insurer (when necessary); proactively provides updates to management as appropriate.

Plans, develops resources, partners with vendors, and assists with the communication of the annual Benefits Open Enrollment process; provides guidance and support to employees and retirees to complete their enrollment.

Gathers data and performs analysis in support of actuarial valuations, working with actuaries to ensure timely and accurate reporting and validation of data.

Prepares and analyzes data to support labor agreement negotiations for TEP, UEE and UEG.

On behalf of the Benefits team, processes third-party vendor invoicing, reconciling with internal general ledger systems, as required; creates vendor purchase orders and coordinates with internal/external procurement and accounting representatives.

May be requested to furnish data or analyses that support materials for presentation to the Board of Directors.

Compliance:

Interprets and administers employee benefit, wellness, and leave programs in accordance with applicable federal and state employment laws (ERISA, ADA, HIPAA, FMLA, USERRA, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, etc.)

Gathers data and performs analyses in preparation for various compliance filings, reporting and notice requirements governed by the IRS, DOL, SEC and other governing bodies and assists in the execution thereof (e.g., ACA reporting, Medicare Notice of Creditable Coverage, PCORI fees, conducting monthly pension reconciliation for plan accounting (PLAC), 8955 tax extension and 5500 filings, PBGC filing, mailing pension funding notices, conducting non-discrimination testing, etc.)

Prepares and analyzes data to support audits for TEP, UEE and UEG, and maintains working papers for each audit which document the work performed, conclusions reached, and any findings.

Partners with HR Compliance to plan, track and execute on compliance activities in a timely and complete fashion; works through HR Compliance as the liaison for internal and external attorneys and auditors with respect to all HR programs and plans.

Performs analytical support work for Rate Cases for Tucson Electric Power (TEP), Unisource Energy Services Electric (UEE) and Unisource Energy Services Gas (UEG); prepares exhibits and responses to questions from regulatory agencies such as the Arizona Corporation Commission and RUCO.

Maintains current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, and applicable laws regarding benefits administration to ensure compliance.

Tracking, Reporting & Technology:

Understands and effectively utilizes HR information systems to obtain, store and analyze pertinent data and information within the parameters of job responsibilities; leverages current technology and tools to their fullest, and ensures accuracy and consistency of data inputs to preserve enterprise data integrity.

Develops, prepares, generates, and analyzes ongoing and ad-hoc special reports pertaining to employee benefit information and data (e.g., benefits costs, price tag and credits, enrollment, benefit plan eligibility/definitions, etc.)

Prepares leadership reports of requested benefits data, organizing outputs in a user-friendly fashion and customizing the level of detail to meet audience requirements; supports leadership in making informed decisions about benefits programs and practices.

Participates in HR technology/system design, testing, upgrade, and/or enhancement.

Team Contribution & Collaboration:

Partners with HRBPs to answer leader and employee questions about benefits.

Partners with or requests assistance from the HR Solutions Center (HRSC) for transactional support services in alignment with their scope of responsibility.

o Responds to assigned escalated tickets from the HRSC according to service level agreement standards; prioritizes the employee experience and escalates as appropriate.

o Performs personal administrative tasks (e.g., travel arrangements, pro cards, expense reports), calendaring, vendor management, and assigned administrative responsibilities.

Partners with or requests assistance from the HR Systems & Analytics team for HR systems support, data and reporting needs in alignment with their scope of responsibility.

Contributes to the design, development, documentation, and continuous improvement of Total Rewards and HR processes and procedures; adheres to approved processes and quality standards.

Leads or assists with Total Rewards and HR initiatives, programs/processes, and special projects, as assigned.

This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

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Benefits Analyst I:

Under direct supervision, performs minimally complex Benefits functions, as explained in the position-related responsibilities.

Follows standard Benefits department processes and related organizational policies to complete assigned tasks.

Takes initiative to grow in functional knowledge; requests guidance or approval from more senior Benefits Analysts or the Manager while gaining experience as a Benefits Analyst

Skills

benefits analysis, FMLA, excel, Requirements analysis

Top Skills Details

benefits analysis,FMLA,excel,Requirements analysis

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Benefits Analyst II:

In addition to Benefits Analyst I duties:

Performs moderately complex Benefits functions, as explained in the position-related responsibilities.

Oversees a small project or phase(s) of a larger project.

Takes initiative to add to their functional knowledge and demonstrates proficiency in subject matter; requests guidance or approval from more senior Benefits Analysts or the Manager, as needed.

senior Benefits Analyst:

In addition to Benefits II duties:

Performs highly complex Benefits functions, as explained in the position-related responsibilities and with minimal supervision.

Applying significant breadth and depth of functional knowledge, has primary responsibility for complex compensation research, analysis and compliance.

Oversees multiple projects, one larger project, or even a program which is on-going; can deliver projects to successful completion with minimal guidance.

Understands business drivers and can deliver solutions which accurately and effectively meet business needs.

Identifies and overcomes barriers to timely and successful completion of work assigned.

Identifies process improvements and recommends practices which improve effectiveness.

Takes ownership of data and can identify, draft and implement validation methodology to ensure that data is accurate on a universal basis.

Coordinates and expedites problem resolution to ensure efficient and effective completion of assigned tasks.

Consistently delivers work without errors.

Readily communicates the status of specific projects, programs and on-going work.

Accuracy Effective Communication

Change Orientation Flexibility & Adaptability

Collaboration Performance Management

Critical Thinking Results & Execution Orientation

Customer Focus Strategic Thinking

Decision Making Technical/Functional Skill

Developing Others Timeliness

Experience Level

Expert Level

This is a Contract position based out of Tucson, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Tucson,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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