Senior Benefits Analyst

Benefits Analyst

The Benefits Analyst reports to the Director, Benefits and is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, auditing and reconciling benefits, and retirement programs -- including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) and other programs. This position is responsible for interacting with internal and external stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including current and former employees, beneficiaries, dependents, finance, accounting, risk, HR, legal, payroll and operations team members.

To be successful in the role, the Benefits Analyst will need to be a problem solver, an independent researcher and possess excellent technical, analytical, organizational and customer service skills. Additional duties will include various project assignments, auditing and reconciling invoices and data files, and supporting year-round/end of year processing across benefits, and 401(k). Other requirements include, but are not limited to the following:

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related field.
• 5 - 7 years of relevant experience with benefits and 401(k) administration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong quantitative aptitude and mathematical proficiency with the ability to interpret, extract, and compile data from various sources.
• Exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking/problem solving capabilities.
• Excellent customer service skills along with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft (specifically Excel), Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Workday experience preferred.

Your day consists of...

• Handling all 401(k) and benefits invoicing and funding, calculations and routine reconciliations with accuracy and in collaboration with payroll and external vendors.
• Responding to benefits inquiries from current/former associates and external vendors on plan provisions, enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
• Partnering with team members to build and document workflows and procedures for benefits administration.
• Developing and managing daily and annual benefits processing calendar, including open enrollment preparation & execution.
• Serving as the main liaison to HR IT counterparts. Executing user acceptance testing for all initiatives, changes, process improvements, etc.
• Based on metrics and analysis, making recommendations for policies and activities to improve existing metrics including changes to benefits, leave, and retirement plan offerings.
• Collaborating with payroll to ensure benefits are reconciled and accurate.
• Performing regular financial reviews of benefit carrier billing to ensure accuracy of invoices and enrollment compared to change files, vendor systems, inputs and payroll.
• Analyzing vendor file feeds to resolve issues and ensure timeliness of standard processes.
• Supporting internal and external audits of benefits programs.
• Maintaining standard operating procedures and updating process documentation.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Benefits & Rewards

Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level

Programs that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)

Work-life balance, including:

• Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates
• Paid holidays plus a personal holiday
• Paid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1

Equal Employment Opportunity

Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.

This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.