Benefits Analyst

Responsibilities Facilitate new hire onboarding associated with benefits orientation. Assist in annual benefit open enrollment process, participating in vendor meetings, internal communications, updating new staff benefit elections. Monitor compliance of benefit plans and recommend necessary changes: annual filings, file feeds, plan documents, SPDs and other legal notices. Responsible for understanding, interpreting and complying with all state and federal laws related to health and welfare plans. Assist in the administration of all health and welfare plans, fringe benefits, life and disability insurance and Cobra. Responsible for the audits and reconciliation of all benefit accounts. Work collectively with Payroll to ensure the proper deductions are taken for final pay processing. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field. Five (5) years of benefits administration experience. Proficient with MS Excel. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail. Familiarity with automated file transfers to vendors. Experience with Benefits Administration to include medical and dental plans, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, life, AD&D, short and long-term disability. Knowledge of benefit plan cost drivers and plan designs. Knowledge of various laws such as ERISA, FMLA, OFLA, ACA, etc. Excellent customer service skills. Knowledge of HRIS systems/benefit tracking systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr