Senior Benefits Analyst

Benefits Manager

Under the direction of the Benefits Manager, researches, analyzes, evaluates, and administers the organization's benefit plans and programs. Monitors benefit trends in the business environment and stays abreast of applicable benefits legislation. Responsible for analyzing complex business problems to be solved with either automated system solutions or through process re-engineering. Evaluates benefit plans, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Responsible for the investigation of new benefits, coordinates benefit integration projects and supports the delivery and communication of benefit programs.

Qualifications

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources or related field required.
• Five years professional experience demonstrating knowledge of insured and self-funded health and welfare programs and qualified and non-qualified retirement programs.
• Good research, analytical and problem solving skills. Project management expertise and recent experience required.
• Knowledge of ERISA and other employee benefit related laws and regulations. Recent practice of compliance activities related to employee benefits.
• Other Skills : Self directed with the ability to work autonomously on several projects concurrently.
• Computer skills sufficient for professional work, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with HRIS, preferably Lawson, and automated benefit self-service programs required.

Responsibilities

Principle Responsibilities :