Benefits Analyst

Job Duties The primary purpose of the Benefits Analyst classification is to assist in the administration of the employee health and wellness programs purchasing cooperative with a focus on program evaluation, implementation, operational performance, and project management; and to manage cooperative/member communications, including conceptualizing a plan, organizing resources, and creating and disseminating print and electronic media. Assist in operational procedures and in the development, improvement, and interpretation of policies and contracts to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. Respond to and interact with Franklin County and Health Benefits program staff and officials. Provide advice to and answer questions from employees and dependents. Assess and approve vendor communication pieces. Evaluate vendor websites and provide customer contact where needed. Assist in developing and monitoring specific projects, including open enrollment. Prepare memos, reports, and correspondence related to the aforementioned responsibilities. Operate a personal computer in the editing and retrieval of data and in the production of necessary documentation. Oversee and monitor health and voluntary programs (e.g., medical, prescription drug, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts), new program implementation, enrollment, premium billing, payroll deductions, and certificate approval. Oversee and monitor the online enrollment system by ensuring accurate programming, collecting and analyzing benefit data, overseeing compliance of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and COBRA). Create and conduct presentations for the agency and assist other staff in securing or developing materials and instructional sources. Review and evaluate proposals for new employee benefit vendors, products and programs. Oversee and monitor employee benefits related to annual/special enrollments. Coordinate employee groups and ensure eligibility vendor conducts proper testing and loading of employee eligibility files. Lead employee/staff deduction initiatives and maintain records to ensure there is accuracy in payroll deductions. Foster a relationship with cooperative vendors, employees, groups and benefits staff. Maintain regular and predictable attendance. These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job‑related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field with three (3) years of human resources, benefits, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Additional Requirements No special license or certification is required. Supervisory Responsibilities None required. Join Franklin County Board of Commissioners today and receive the following benefits: Extensive health benefits for all full‑time permanent employees. Life insurance coverage for all permanent employees. Guaranteed 10 paid holidays every year. 14 percent employer contribution to your OPERS pension plan. Earn a potential monetary incentive during our annual wellness incentives for employees/spouses enrolled in healthcare. See more information regarding our benefits we provide at #J-18808-Ljbffr