Benefits Analyst

We are looking for a Benefits Analyst to join our team on a contract basis. This role will focus on delivering accurate, timely benefits administration for a diverse employee population, including a significant union-represented workforce. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of employee benefit programs, a service-oriented approach, and the ability to manage enrollment activity, billing review, and employee support with a high level of accuracy.Responsibilities:• Oversee daily benefits administration for approximately 950 employees, handling new enrollments, eligibility updates, life event changes, coverage elections, and terminations.• Coordinate the annual open enrollment cycle, including employee outreach, election tracking, and timely completion of required actions during the enrollment period.• Guide employees through available benefit offerings and ensure they understand plan choices, deadlines, and enrollment requirements.• Proactively contact employees with incomplete or missing benefit selections to help finalize accurate elections within established timeframes.• Deliver responsive support on benefits-related inquiries, explaining eligibility rules, coverage details, and next steps in a clear and thorough manner.• Review and reconcile monthly carrier invoices against enrollment records and payroll data, resolving discrepancies to maintain accurate billing.• Support administration across a range of benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and other employer-sponsored plans in both fully insured and self-funded environments.• Handle benefits processes tied to union employee groups, including coordination with applicable union plans, pension-related matters, and dues-related requirements.• Assist with audits, reporting, data validation, and other benefits administration projects, including work within ADP Workforce Now when applicable.