Employee Benefit Analyst

Employee Benefits SpecialistHours of Work: 8am - 4:30pmDays Of Week: Monday - FridayWork Shift: 8X5 Day (United States of America)Job Description:Job Summary: Employee with no patient impact. FSLA; Exempt. Job Purpose: Completes, analyzes, audits, and reports data including employee plan financials for strategic benefits planning and evaluation. Provides benefit plan interpretation, guidance and counsel to employees, HRIS representatives, and managers. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. Reports to Manager Employee BenefitsEducation: BS in Human Resources or Business AdministrationLicenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred): Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification strongly encouragedRelated Work Experience and Other Skills: Three to Five years' experience administering health and welfare benefits. Experience with ERP system transactions processing. Held position demonstrating ability to operate with minimal supervision and exercising independent judgment. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and etc. Advanced proficiency required working in Excel. Must be able to maintain confidentiality in all matters and promote teamwork and professionalism in intra/interdepartmental relationships and interactions with internal/external customersPhysical Demands and Work Environment: Sit 2/3 or more of the time. Sensory Demands: Visual Essential. Work Environment: Works IndoorsJob Roles: Serve as Health and Welfare benefit plans expert for associates; researching and resolving coverage issues for associates. Handles escalated unresolved issues rom benefit team representatives- demonstrating professional, tactful, and timely conflict resolution skills promoting professional behaviors, including courteous actions. Listens effectively in an effort to gain understanding before responding to the needs presented. Provides training to new benefit staff members for Lawson, ESS, and benefit vendor systems as needed and approved by Manager/Director. Audits EDI files bi-weekly and functions as the point of contact for vendors' Error Reports; working each report to ensure accuracy in both the vendor's systems and MHS' HRIS system and works closely with ERP and IT ensure data quality and identifies system, data and procedural problems and escalates as required. I charge of bi-weekly system audits ensuring associates and their qualified dependents have appropriate coverages. Produces and manages reporting metrics and analytics for all benefit plans other that Leave of Absence, Retirement, and Tuition Reimbursement and provides to the Manager for review. Assists in identifying system, data and procedural problems and escalates as required. Will serve as the backup presenter for New Hire Orientation and Ben Fund Coordinator. Assists with benefit testing for Annual Open Enrollment and any automation changes to the HRIS system. Other duties as assignedMethodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026Glassdoor's Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026TIME's Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026Newsweek's America's Most Admired Workplaces 2026Glassdoor's Best-Led Companies 2025Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025Becker's Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025Newsweek's Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025