Senior Benefits Analyst

Senior Benefits AnalystUnder the direction of the Director, Total Rewards the Senior Benefits Analyst will implement, administer and evaluate Versiti welfare, wellness and retirement plans, programs and vendors based on business strategy, competitive position and employee needs. This position will proactively assess and administer Versiti benefit plans and programs in compliance with organizational policies and procedures as well as federal and state governing bodies to support the benefit and compensation function and seeks integrated solutions which deliver value added service. In addition, the Senior Benefits Analyst will be an integral member of the team to establish direction and long range benefit strategy for the organization. Incumbent acts as Secretary to the Retirement Benefits Plan and Benefits Plans Committees.Responsibilities include:Benefits Planning and AdministrationRetirement Plan Coordination and AdministrationBenefit Employment LawsWellness InitiativesPerforms other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classificationUnderstands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirementsComplies with all standard operating policies and proceduresQualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, business, or related field requiredExperience: 4-6 years progressive benefits experience in a complex work environment including benefit plan administration, resolving complex benefit and payroll related issues, and working in partnership with peers, business leaders, and employees to support their needs required4-6 years Successful experience managing disability and wellness programs, Return to work programs, leave of absence, and related programs, including interactions with Payroll required4-6 years Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required4-6 years Experience with integrated Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and payroll systems requiredSuccessful development, implementation, communications, and realization of welfare benefits programs requiredExperience in a health care setting preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Working knowledge of HR laws and practices impacting employee benefits requiredDemonstrated understanding and ability to design and implement processes associated with benefit changes requiredDetail-oriented to evaluate and ensure accuracy of data requiredStrong sense of urgency, results and action-oriented requiredAnalytical and problem solving skills; working knowledge conducting complex calculations and analysis to determine benefits costs and ROI. Strong business acumen to understand business implications of benefits cost models requiredAbility to communicate with confidence in order to write, interpret and explain information related to benefits both one-on-one and in groups; effective presentation skills requiredExperience in the design, development, and writing of comprehensive benefits communications, including employee portal, enrollment campaigns, ongoing programs preferredTrack record of building and maintaining strong customer and cross-functional relationships while providing excellent customer service requiredLicenses and Certifications:Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)-IFEBP preferredTools and Technology:Personal and network computer requiredMS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) requiredPrinter, fax, and copy machines requiredGeneral use of phone and internet communication tools and online meetings required